Rains County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 12,164. Its seat is Emory. The county (and county seat) are named for Emory Rains, a Texas state legislator.
In 1970, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Number 10860 was placed in the county courthouse lawn.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which (11%) are covered by water; two of Texas' most popular lakes are partially located in the county: Lake Tawakoni on the west and Lake Fork Reservoir on the east. It is the fourth-smallest county in Texas by land area and fifth smallest by total area.
Major highways
- 20px U.S. Highway 69
- 20px State Highway 19
- 20px State Highway 276
Minor highways
- 20px Farm to Market Road 47
- 20px Farm to Market Road 275
- 20px Farm to Market Road 513
- 20px Farm to Market Road 514
- 20px Farm to Market Road 515
- 20px Farm to Market Road 779
- 20px Farm to Market Road 2081
- 20px Farm to Market Road 2324
- 20px Farm to Market Road 2737
- 20px Farm to Market Road 2795
- 20px Farm to Market Road 2946
- 20px Farm to Market Road 3274
- 20px Farm to Market Road 3299
Adjacent counties
- Hopkins County (north)
- Wood County (east)
- Van Zandt County (southwest)
- Hunt County (northwest)
Communities
Cities
thumb|[[Texas State Highway 19|State Highway 19 in Emory]]
- East Tawakoni
- Emory (county seat)
- Point
Towns
- Alba (mostly in Wood County)
Unincorporated community
- Dougherty
- Hogansville
Demographics
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See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Rains County, Texas
- Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Rains County