Murchison, Texas
Murchison is a small town in Henderson County, Texas, in East Texas, about 27 miles west of Tyler, with a population of about 650.
Henderson
County
650
Population
East Texas
Region
1.6 sq mi
Land Area
27 mi
to Tyler
Updated September 2026 · Population approximate. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Murchison on Wikipedia
Murchison City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Murchison.
Major roads: State Hwy 31
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
A small rural community with deep agricultural roots and traditional East Texas character.
About Murchison
Murchison is located in Henderson County, in East Texas. Notable landmarks and points of interest include Murchison Methodist Church, Community Heritage Sites, Ranch Lands.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Murchison in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
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