Van Zandt County, Texas
Van Zandt County, Texas | |
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The Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton | |
Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
| Coordinates: 32°34′N 95°50′W / 32.56°N 95.84°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Founded | 1848 |
| Named after | Isaac Van Zandt |
| Seat | Canton |
| Largest city | Canton |
| Area | |
• Total | 860 sq mi (2,200 km2) |
| • Land | 843 sq mi (2,180 km2) |
| • Water | 17 sq mi (44 km2) 2.0% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 59,541 |
| • Density | 70.6/sq mi (27.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website | www |
Van Zandt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas, in the northeastern part of the state. As of the 2020 census, its population was 59,541. Its county seat is Canton. The county is named for Isaac Van Zandt (1813–1847), a member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas.