{"id":148196,"date":"2026-02-02T23:43:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T23:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/148196\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T23:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T23:43:07","slug":"the-5-smallest-towns-in-east-texas-by-population","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/148196\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Smallest Towns in East Texas by Population"},"content":{"rendered":"

(KNUE-FM)<\/a> Since Texas is such an enormous state, its tiniest towns feel that much tinier, relatively speaking.\u00a0While I enjoy living in a town that gives us access to so many things, there’s another side of me that fantasizes about having a getaway in one of the tiniest towns in Texas<\/a>–and we have quite a few of them.<\/p>\n

Why Tiny Towns Feel So Special in East Texas<\/p>\n

Yeah, there’s something about the blink-and-you’ll-miss-them towns that warms my heart. It reminds me of one of my favorite movies of all time: Fried Green Tomatoes. Granted, that movie wasn’t set in Texas, but Whistlestop is one of those towns that makes you want to renovate an old house, light some candles, start a little veggie garden, and put some biscuits in the oven while you hang your wet laundry on a clothesline.<\/p>\n

Looking Close to Home in East Texas<\/p>\n

But what about here in East Texas? We know we live in one of the most gorgeous parts of the Lone Star State. Those of us who live in a smaller town and are surrounded by gorgeous nature are blessed, indeed.<\/p>\n

Read More:\u00a0We\u2019re Not Complaining, But These East Texas Struggles Are Real<\/a><\/p>\n

If we were to narrow our focus right here at home, could you name the five tiniest towns in Texas? We aren’t looking at unincorporated communities (although I adore them.) Also, some may have different opinions on where the East Texas boundaries become clear. That’s okay. If you have any to add to the list, send me a note at tara.holley@townsquaremedia.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Special note: Some of our favorite small towns in East Texas, such as Edom or Ben Wheeler, are actually not the smallest, despite their immense charm. OK, let’s take a look at the five smallest incorporated towns in our area.<\/p>\n

The 5 Smallest Towns in East Texas<\/p>\n

A look at the five smallest incorporated towns in East Texas, where small populations meet deep roots and everyday charm.<\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Tara Holley<\/p>\n

East Texas Towns Most Likely to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse<\/p>\n

It’s not happening! But if a zombie apocalypse were to happen in East Texas, these towns have the best chance for survival. <\/p>\n

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