Wood County is really six distinct communities under one roof, each with its own history and personality. Beyond the incorporated cities, unincorporated communities like Holly Lake Ranch add still more lakeside living options.
Each city maintains its own chamber of commerce and local resources for new residents, businesses, and visitors, and the WCEDC has compiled a starting point for each below — from new-resident service guides to city-specific demographic profiles — so newcomers and site selectors alike can get oriented quickly, whichever community fits them best.
Incorporated Communities
Mineola
Mineola pairs a National Main Street downtown with the Mineola Nature Preserve and a daily Amtrak stop.
Quitman
Quitman, the county seat, centers on the historic Wood County Courthouse and Governor Jim Hogg City Park. Designated a Veteran-Friendly Community by the East Texas Council of Governments.
Winnsboro
Winnsboro has grown into a regional draw for live music and the arts.
Hawkins
Hawkins as the "Pancake Capitol of Texas". Resident Lillian Richard, portrayed "Aunt Jemima" for 37 years for the Quaker Oats Company.
Alba
Alba offers a quiet, close-knit community in the heart of East Texas. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life with easy access to outdoor recreation, fishing, and nearby regional amenities.
Yantis
Yantis serves as a gateway to Lake Fork and The Links at Land's End.