Linden, Texas
Linden is a small town in Cass County, Texas, in East Texas, about 34 miles southwest of Texarkana as the crow flies, with a population of about 1,812.
Cass
County
1,812
Population
East Texas
Region
3.5 sq mi
Land Area
34 mi
straight line to Texarkana
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Linden on Wikipedia
Linden City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Linden.
Major roads: State Hwy 11 · State Hwy 155 · State Hwy 8 · US Hwy 59
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Linden from our research
What we've verified about Linden, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- The Cass County seat laid out in 1852, named for a town in Tennessee, home to the oldest continuously used courthouse in the state. Details →
- Dining
- 7 verified places to eat and drink; 1 has a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 3 public schools within 12 miles, in Linden-Kildare CISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- SWEPCO electricity (regulated, no plan shopping), CenterPoint gas, City of Linden water and weekly trash, and internet options in Cass County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Atlanta (17 mi), Daingerfield (19 mi), Caddo Lake (25 mi). Nearest lakes: Wright Patman Lake (19 mi), Lake o' the Pines (20 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 1 licensed plumber, 1 licensed HVAC contractor and 2 licensed electricians serve Linden. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Linden, Texas
Cass County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Linden in Cass County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Linden in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
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