Home to roughly 83,000 people, Henderson County has all the comforts of a small quiet Southern town while also being close to the city life. An hour’s drive from Dallas, it is bordered by Lake Palestine and Cedar Creek Lake at its east and west borders, with Athens and Lake Athens at its center. There are several other lakes, farms, zoos, ranches, a botanical society, and numerous outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, swimming, and boating for all ages, as well as beautiful retirement communities. It’s a great place for nature lovers, young and old.