Van is a city located in southeastern Van Zandt County, Texas, United States, approximately 26 miles northwest of Tyler. Its population was 2,632 at the 2010 census. The town draws its name from an early settler and school teacher, Henry Vance.
Downtown Van, Texas
City Hall in Van resembles a residence.
Texas Bank and Trust Co.
First United Methodist Church (2012)
Van Zandt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas, in the northeastern part of the state. As of the 2020 census, its population was 59,541. Its county seat is Canton. The county is named for Isaac Van Zandt (1813–1847), a member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas.
The Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton
The Van Zandt County Library is located next to the Blackwell House Museum in Canton, Texas.