Larue Texas Map

About Larue, Texas

Larue is a locality in Henderson County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Larue is located at 32.1168°N, 95.6747°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75770.

Larue, Texas, exists in a landscape where the West Texas sky stretches wide, a canvas of improbable blues and grays. It lies 12.2 miles east-southeast of Athens, TX (from Athens, TX: bearing 120°T), and is situated 17.4 miles southwest of Chandler. The land itself is a study in subtle transitions, a gentle undulation of pale grasses and scrub oak that hints at the more dramatic topography further west, yet retains a quiet resilience. Limestone outcrops, weathered and bleached by relentless sun, punctuate the fields, offering a stark counterpoint to the fleeting green that appears after a rare rain. The air here carries a dry, mineral scent, a constant reminder of the earth's deep reserves, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that seem to absorb the day's heat. The history of Larue is a quiet narrative, tied to the land and the sturdy folk who worked it. Once a stop along a dusty cattle trail, its economy has ebbed and flowed with the fortunes of ranching and, for a time, the discovery of oil, though that fever has long since cooled, leaving behind only a few skeletal derricks against the horizon. The town's heart beats with the unhurried rhythm of everyday life, a place where porch swings still creak in the evening breeze and conversations drift easily from one neighbor to another. Larue doesn't clamor for attention; its distinctiveness lies in its understated persistence, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who call this corner of Texas home.

About This Larue Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Larue, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.116823, -95.674683. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Larue and Henderson County.

Detailed location data for Larue includes the ZIP code (75770), telephone area code (903), county seat of Henderson County (Athens), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Larue is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.