Upshur County
Gilmer
An Upshur County town for courthouse-square gatherings, Yamboree traditions, live events, and an afternoon at Lake Gilmer.
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Upshur County
Get to know Big Sandy, Clarksville City, East Mountain, and 5 more towns and communities, and the places that connect them.
County seat: Gilmer · 8 towns in this guide
- 1.Big Sandy
- 2.Clarksville City
- 3.East Mountain
- 4.Gilmer
- 5.Gladewater
- 6.Ore City
- 7.Union Grove
- 8.Warren City
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 Upshur County
Festivals · Needs a fresh check
Emergency Services FallFest
Downtown · Gladewater
Community · Needs a fresh check
A Vintage Americana Christmas
Downtown · Gladewater
Events are grouped by their town. Towns that cross county lines appear in both county calendars.
A closer look at the towns
- Big Sandy →
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- Clarksville City →
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- East Mountain →
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Find East Mountain in Gregg and Upshur counties. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.
- Gilmer →
Town guide
Upshur County’s town square and Yamboree traditions deserve their own local coverage.
- Gladewater →
Town guide
Antique shops and local gatherings sit close to Longview on the Gregg–Upshur county line.
- Ore City →
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- Union Grove →
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Find Union Grove in Upshur County. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.
- Warren City →
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Find Warren City in Gregg and Upshur counties. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.
Lakes & water
Water in or along Upshur County. Each planning page links to location and access information.
Upshur · Lakes & reservoirs
Lake Gilmer
On Kelsey Creek in the Cypress River Basin, 15 miles north of Longview and 4 miles west of Gilmer
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 →
Marion · Morris · Upshur · Camp · Lakes & reservoirs
Lake O’ the Pines
On Big Cypress Creek in the Cypress River Basin, 25 miles northeast of Longview in Marion, Morris, Upshur, and Camp counties
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