Gregg and Harrison counties
Longview
A railroad-and-oil town turned regional hub, home base for East Texan — known for the Great Texas Balloon Race, a reviving downtown, and lakes in every direction.
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Northeast Texas
Gregg County
Get to know Clarksville City, East Mountain, Easton, and 8 more towns and communities, and the places that connect them.
County seat: Longview · 11 towns in this guide
- 1.Clarksville City
- 2.East Mountain
- 3.Easton
- 4.Gladewater
- 5.Kilgore
- 6.Lake Cherokee
- 7.Lakeport
- 8.Liberty City
- 9.Longview
- 10.Warren City
- 11.White Oak
Choose a town to open its guide. Towns across county lines appear in both views. Boundaries: Census / US Atlas (2017). Town locations: Census Gazetteer (2025).
On the calendar
What’s happening around Gregg County
Music
Crowder
Belcher Center at LeTourneau University · Longview
Arts & history
The Monster Building Handbook Writing Project
Longview Public Library · Longview
Sports
Square Dancing Class
Green Street Recreation Center · Longview
Events are grouped by their town. Towns that cross county lines appear in both county calendars.
A closer look at the towns
- Clarksville City →
Starter guide · more local detail to come
Find Clarksville City in Gregg and Upshur counties. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.
- East Mountain →
Starter guide · more local detail to come
Find East Mountain in Gregg and Upshur counties. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.
- Easton →
Starter guide · more local detail to come
Find Easton in Gregg and Rusk counties. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.
- Gladewater →
Town guide
Antique shops and local gatherings sit close to Longview on the Gregg–Upshur county line.
- Kilgore →
Town guide
Oilfield history, the Rangerettes, and community events between Longview and Henderson.
- Lake Cherokee →
Starter guide · more local detail to come
Find Lake Cherokee in Gregg and Rusk counties. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.
- Lakeport →
Starter guide · more local detail to come
Find Lakeport in Gregg County. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.
- Liberty City →
Starter guide · more local detail to come
Find Liberty City in Gregg County. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.
- Longview →
Town guide
East Texan’s home base, with downtown gatherings, performances, and the Great Texas Balloon Race.
- Warren City →
Starter guide · more local detail to come
Find Warren City in Gregg and Upshur counties. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.
- White Oak →
Starter guide · more local detail to come
A starting point for Gregg County lakes, parks, and local trips. The town guide and event sources are still being researched.
Lakes & water
Water in or along Gregg County. Each planning page links to location and access information.
Gregg · Community lakes & ponds
Elder Lake
in Kilgore
Planning page & official resources →
Gregg · Rusk · Lakes & reservoirs
Lake Cherokee
Twelve miles southeast of Longview on Cherokee Bayou, in Gregg and Rusk counties.
Planning page & official resources →
Upshur · Gregg · Lakes & reservoirs
Lake Gladewater City
On Glade Creek in the City of Gladewater, 20 miles west of Longview off FM 2685 and north of US 80
Planning page & official resources →
Gregg · Park & forest lakes
Lear Park Pond
City of Longview
Planning page & official resources →
Gregg · Park & forest lakes
Penick Park Pond (White Oak)
Gregg County; a specific entrance is still being researched.
Planning page & official resources →
Gregg · Park & forest lakes
Teague Park (Gregg County)
In Longview
Planning page & official resources →
Keep exploring
An afternoon by the water →
Choose a lake, leave time for the shore, and turn a town visit into an afternoon outside.
Market mornings and a bite in town →
Market mornings and places to eat across East Texas. Find barbecue, Tex-Mex, pizza, coffee, and more.
Walks, woods, and garden afternoons →
Longview greenways, Nacogdoches creek trails and SFA gardens, plus wooded walks across East Texas.