Population126,095 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
East Texas Stories Beyond the Oil Derricks
Gregg County, TexasGregg County brings together Longview and communities associated with the East Texas oil story. Longview is the county seat and largest city, while Kilgore offers a museum devoted to the oil field’s history. The county’s past also includes agriculture, lumber and the lives of people who worked in those industries. Begin with a particular town or museum, then connect its story to the wider county rather than treating the area as a single attraction.
Gregg County at a Glance
Population126,095 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
County SeatLongview
Largest CityLongview
Established1873
ZIP Codes16
Total Area276 sq mi (710 km 2 )
Major RoutesInterstate 20 U.S. Highway 80 U.S. Highway 259 U.S. Highway 271 State Highway 31 State Highway 42 State Highway 135 State Highway 149 State Highway 300 State Highway 322 Loop 281 Loop 485 Spur 63 Spur 502
Area Code430 / 903
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Gregg County
Gregg County was organized in 1873, initially using land from Upshur County; territory from Rusk County was added the following year. Longview became the county seat. Before the oil boom, the local economy included cotton agriculture dependent on enslaved labor and the harvesting of pine timber. Oil discoveries in the region during the early 1930s brought major change. The East Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore offers one way to explore that later transformation alongside the county’s longer history.
The East Texas Oil Museum on the Kilgore College campus is a useful destination for understanding the region’s oil industry and the communities around it. Review the museum’s current visitor information before traveling. Longview provides another starting point for county life and public services. A visit that includes both communities should allow time for their different settings, with individual destinations selected in advance so that travel supports the experience rather than filling the day.
What Shapes Us
Longview at the Center
Longview serves as the county seat and largest city. It is a practical starting point for county offices and a broader introduction to the region.
Oil Field History
The East Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore focuses on the region’s oil story. Its exhibits offer context for the changes associated with the twentieth-century boom.
Earlier Working Lives
Agriculture and lumber were important before the oil discoveries. Understanding those earlier industries, including the use of enslaved labor, adds depth to the county’s history.
Community stories give the East Texas landscape its meaning.
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Gregg County
Our County. Our Stories.
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News & resources for Gregg County
Local reporting when available, plus statewide Texas news and official resources.
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County Resources
Useful connections for everyday life
Find public information and services through the county and relevant service providers.
Government
County & local resources
County Clerk
County clerk services, public records and office information.
County Judge
County judge’s office and county administration information.
Tax Assessor-Collector
Tax office information, payments and available services.
Commissioner – Precinct 1
Commissioners court information, meetings and county business.
Commissioner – Precinct 2
Commissioners court information, meetings and county business.
Commissioner – Precinct 3
Commissioners court information, meetings and county business.
Commissioner – Precinct 4
Commissioners court information, meetings and county business.
Food, housing & family support
East Texas Food Bank — food assistance
Regional food-bank network serving Gregg County. Find a nearby pantry or distribution and confirm its schedule before visiting.
East Texas Food Bank — food assistance — details and contacts
2-1-1 Texas — local assistance
Search community assistance by location and type of need, including food, housing and family support.
Texas HHS — local family support
Search family-support programs and local services for parents and caregivers.
Schools
County & local resources
Gladewater ISD
School and district information, contacts and educational resources.
Spring Hill ISD
School and district information, contacts and educational resources.
Child care & learning
Texas Child Care Connection — scholarships
Review child-care scholarship information and the application process for families who need care while working or attending education or training.
Texas Child Care Connection — scholarships — details and contacts
Gregg County — AgriLife Extension
Find county Extension contacts, local educational programs and 4-H information.
Hospitals
County & local resources
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center — Acute Care Hospitals
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
Longview Regional Medical Center — Acute Care Hospitals
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Longview — Psychiatric
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
Health, aging & caregiver support
Texas WIC — office locator
Find a nearby WIC office and contact it about appointments, nutrition support and eligibility.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Find the regional center that helps older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers explore services and support.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers — details and contacts
Local mental and behavioral health authorities
Use the Texas HHS directory to find the authority serving your county and its contact information.
Local mental and behavioral health authorities — details and contacts
Public Safety
County & local resources
Sheriff
Sheriff’s office information, public safety resources and non-emergency contacts.
Fire Marshal
Public safety information and non-emergency agency contacts.
Emergency Services
For an immediate emergency, call 911. These links provide emergency planning, coordination and recovery information.
County & local resources
Texas Division of Emergency Management — Region 3 serving Gregg County
Emergency preparedness, local alerts and response information.
Prepare before an emergency
Texas Ready — emergency planning materials
Download emergency plans, supply checklists and preparedness materials in English and Spanish.
Texas Ready — emergency planning materials — details and contacts
State Parks
No qualifying TPWD state park open for ordinary public visits was verified for Gregg County in the reviewed sources as of October 3, 2026. This is a limitation of this guide’s verified list, not a statement that none exists. Other sourced outdoor options appear in the local directory below.
Trails
Selected local walking, hiking, cycling or paddling options. Check the linked operator or local tourism information for access, fees and current conditions.
County & local resources
Utilities
Water utilities listed for the county. Confirm the provider for your specific address; service territories vary within county lines.
County & local resources
CITY OF CLARKSVILLE CITY
Utility services, consumer information and provider contacts.
LIBERTY DANVILLE FWSD 2
Utility services, consumer information and provider contacts.
Help with household costs
Help for Texans — housing and utility assistance
Find local providers for utility bills, housing, weatherization and accessibility repairs. Providers handle applications; availability and eligibility vary.
Help for Texans — housing and utility assistance — details and contacts
Libraries
County & local resources
White Oak School Community Library
Library locations, collections and public services.
Accessible reading & library services
Texas Talking Book Program
Learn about accessible library services for qualifying Texans with visual, physical or reading disabilities.
Courts
Use the named county court links or search the official Texas courts directory by county and court name. Confirm the hearing or filing location directly; a regional court may serve more than one county.
County & local resources
District Clerk
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
124th District Court
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
188th District Court
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Gregg County — County Court (County Constitutional Court)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Gregg County — 307th District Court (District)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Gregg County — County Court at Law No. 1 (County Court at Law)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Gregg County — County Court at Law No. 2 (County Court at Law)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Gregg County — Precinct 1 Place 1 (Justice of the Peace)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Find legal assistance
TexasLawHelp — legal help directory
Search legal-aid organizations by counties covered and area of legal help. Each organization determines service availability and eligibility.
DMV
For local vehicle titles and registration, start with the county tax office. Texas DPS handles driver licenses.
County & local resources
Gregg County Tax Office
Tax office information, payments and available services.
Texas resources
Buying or selling a vehicle
Vehicle registration, licensing and office information.
Apply for a Texas driver license
Vehicle registration, licensing and office information.
Driver license appointments
Vehicle registration, licensing and office information.
Transportation
These agencies or county departments serve local transportation needs. Check routes, service boundaries, eligibility and advance booking with the provider.
County & local resources
Postal Services
Local postal facilities listed in USPS property records. Confirm retail hours, available services and temporary closures with USPS before visiting.
County & local resources
Longview Post Office — Downtown Station
Postal locations, mailing services and address information.
Longview Post Office — Northwest Station
Postal locations, mailing services and address information.
National resources
USPS — confirm local hours and services
Postal locations, mailing services and address information.
Veterans
County & local resources
Veterans Services
Veterans services, benefits information and support resources.
Gregg County veterans service contact — (903) 237-2674
Veterans services, benefits information and support resources.
Employment
County & local resources
Employment Forms
Employment opportunities, job-search assistance and workforce services.
Job search & employment support
Workforce Solutions — find an office
Find nearby workforce offices for job-search, training and employer services.
Vocational rehabilitation — office lookup
Find a vocational rehabilitation office to discuss employment services for people with disabilities.
Vocational rehabilitation — office lookup — details and contacts
A little local knowledge goes a long way
Find practical information before you visit or make a move.
Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Start with the essentials, then follow the source links for more detail.
Longview is the county seat of Gregg County, Texas.
The county overview lists Longview as its largest community.
The total area is 276 sq mi (710 km 2 ), including land and water.
Use the Gregg County government website for county offices and public information.
The East Texas Oil Museum on the Kilgore College campus presents the region’s oil history. East Texas Oil Museum.
For office information, start with Gregg County — Tax Assessor-Collector. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
The county links residents to Gregg County — County Clerk. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
Use the county’s page for Gregg County — District Clerk. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
For departmental information, use Gregg County — Sheriff. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
Office information is available through Gregg County — County Judge. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
Roma’s Italian Kitchen is one option. A downtown dining option.
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Find Something Fun
Make time for a local discoveryPlan your day around places and experiences in the county.
Kids’ Fun
- Longview World of Wonders — Hands-on children’s museum; check admission.
- ArtsView Children’s Theatre — Check the current family performance schedule.
- KidsView Playground — Enjoy interconnected play structures at Lear Park.
Restaurants
- Roma’s Italian Kitchen — A downtown dining option.
- Judd’s Downtown — Plan a meal on East Tyler Street.
- The Cace Kitchen — A local dining stop on North Green Street.
Shopping & Retail
- Visit Longview Marketplace — Browse local souvenirs and gifts.
- Books & Barrels — Explore a downtown bookshop.
- George Preston Antiques — Browse antiques on North Center Street.
Clothing & Boutiques
- Gypsy Rose — Browse clothing and accessories.
- 1826 Boutique — Explore a downtown boutique.
- Twisted Lines Apparel — A local apparel stop on North Center Street.
Outdoor Fun
- Cargill Long Trail — Walk a community recreation trail.
- Guthrie Park and Trail — Enjoy trails, picnic space and disc golf.
- Longview Arboretum — Explore gardens and nature; check admission.
Free Things To Do
- R.G. LeTourneau Museum — Free admission; confirm campus access and hours.
- Downtown mural walk — View public murals from downtown streets.
- Paul G. Boorman Trail — Enjoy a free walk along the Grace Creek corridor.
Every place has a story.Find Your Next Favorite.