Trinidad, Texas

Trinidad is a small town in Henderson County, Texas, in East Texas, about 49 miles west of Tyler as the crow flies, with a population of about 853.

Median rent $727/mo Cost of living →

Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area (14.9 sq mi) and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Trinidad on Wikipedia

• Oct

  29
  First Monday Trade Days

  Canton · ~31 mi · Oct 29 – Nov 1

• Oct

  30
  Hot Pepper Festival

  Palestine · ~39 mi · Oct 30 – Oct 31

• Nov

  13
  The Polar Express Train Ride (Texas State Railroad)

  Palestine · ~39 mi · Nov 13 – Dec 28

• Dec

  3
  First Monday Trade Days

  Canton · ~31 mi · Dec 3 – Dec 6

• Dec

  5
  Christmas on the Square

  Kaufman · ~32 mi · Sat, Dec 5

Dates confirmed on each organizer's site. Check the link before you drive.

Trinidad from our research

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History

A Trinity River ferry crossing and railroad town once called Trinity Switch, transformed in the 1920s by a Texas Power and Light plant. Details →

Dining

4 verified places to eat and drink; 2 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place

Schools

17 public schools within 12 miles, across 7 districts and charters, mainly Malakoff ISD, Eustace ISD and Cross Roads ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025

Utilities

A deregulated electricity market on the Oncor grid, Atmos gas, City of Trinidad water, Republic trash, and internet in Henderson County. Details →

Outdoors

Nearest state parks: Purtis Creek (15 mi), Fort Parker (46 mi), Lake Tawakoni (48 mi). Nearest lakes: Cedar Creek Lake (10 mi), Lake Athens (21 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations