Wells, Texas
Wells is a small town in Cherokee County, Texas, in East Texas, about 17 miles northwest of Lufkin, with a population of about 750.
Cherokee
County
750
Population
East Texas
Region
1.9 sq mi
Land Area
17 mi
to Lufkin
Updated September 2026 · Population approximate. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Wells on Wikipedia
Wells City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Wells.
Major roads: US Hwy 69
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
A tiny rural settlement with deep community heritage and agricultural focus.
About Wells
Wells is located in Cherokee County, in East Texas. Notable landmarks and points of interest include Wells Methodist Church, Community Heritage Sites, Ranch Lands.
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