Lovelady, Texas
Lovelady is a small town in Houston County, Texas, in East Texas, about 45 miles west of Lufkin, with a population of about 650.
Houston
County
650
Population
East Texas
Region
1.3 sq mi
Land Area
45 mi
to Lufkin
Updated September 2026 · Population approximate. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Lovelady on Wikipedia
Lovelady City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Lovelady.
Major roads: State Hwy 19
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
A tiny Piney Woods community with agricultural and timber traditions.
About Lovelady
Lovelady is located in Houston County, in East Texas. Notable landmarks and points of interest include Lovelady ISD Campus, Community Center, Piney Woods Heritage Sites.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Lovelady in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
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