Hughes Springs, Texas
Hughes Springs is a small town in Cass County, Texas, in East Texas, about 35 miles north of Longview as the crow flies, with a population of about 1,533. Parts of Hughes Springs also extend into Morris County.
Cass · Morris
Counties
1,533
Population
East Texas
Region
2.5 sq mi
Land Area
35 mi
straight line to Longview
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Hughes Springs on Wikipedia
Hughes Springs City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Hughes Springs.
Major roads: State Hwy 11 · State Hwy 49
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Hughes Springs from our research
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- History
- Settled in 1839 by Reese Hughes at three mineral springs, grown by the railroad and iron ore, and fed by Lone Star Steel. Details →
- Dining
- 6 verified places to eat and drink. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 9 public schools within 12 miles, across 4 districts and charters, mainly Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD, Hughes Springs ISD and Ore City ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- SWEPCO electricity (regulated, no plan shopping), CenterPoint gas, city water, Republic Services trash, and internet in Cass County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Daingerfield (4 mi), Atlanta (27 mi), Lake Bob Sandlin (27 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake o' the Pines (12 mi), Welsh Reservoir (13 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 1 licensed HVAC contractor and 1 licensed electrician serve Hughes Springs. Details → Source: TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Hughes Springs, Texas
Hughes Springs lies in two counties: Cass and Morris, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
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