If you are looking for a location away from the busy hustle and bustle of big cities, consider Upshur County. Located in the heart of East Texas, less than 20 miles north of Longview (popuation 80,000) and less than 40 miles east of Tyler (population 90,000), Upshur County is home to the cities of Gilmer, Ore City, Big Sandy, Diana, East Mountain and half of Gladewater. Each of these communities offer their own advantages.

Upshur County is just 15 miles north of Interstate Highway 20 and is served by a well designed general aviation Gilmer Municipal Airport, and by well traveled U. S. Highway 271 that extends north well into Oklahoma.

The City of Gilmer, Upshur County, the Cities of Ore City and Big Sandy are served by economic development organizations and all are committed to progress in the county.

Quality libraries, quality schools, parks as well as recreation areas are available in Upshur County.

Building sites are also available in the county, with incentives that make locating in the area attractive.

Tax abatements, revolving loan funds and financial institutions eager to do business make Upshur County unique in East Texas.

A Historic Upshur Museum is located on the Courthouse Square in Gilmer and Gilmer is also home to the East Texas Yamboree, one of the largest, well attended festivals in the state.

UPSHUR COUNTY... just 120 miles east of Dallas and 80 miles west of Shreveport, La.  in the heart of the Piney Woods.