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Nestled in the piney woods of East Texas, Wood County is all of the Texas you expect in a county you’ll love. Active downtown districts, engaging outdoor activities, and friendly neighbors! Wood County is the ideal location for a weekend getaway or extended vacation, starting or expanding your small business, or becoming a permanent part of any of our welcoming communities.
We strive to assure the highest quality of life for those who choose to live, work, and play here, while protecting Wood County’s economic well-being for current and future generations.
Quitman’s Old Settlers Reunion: Back with Style
By Brynna Breen “You asked for it, and we are going out on a limb to deliver!” says the Old Settlers Reunion webpage. But what exactly is “it” that...
A Sweet Tradition: Golden Sweet Potato Festival Brings Community Together
By Carley Tucker Every October, the small East Texas community of Golden gets a little busier. Neighbors gather, families return for a visit, and...
Haunted Wood County, Texas: Where the Past Doesn’t Always Stay Put
By Mike Arcand East Texas has a long memory, and Wood County’s historic buildings hold plenty of it. Some folks say a few of those buildings hold a...




