Lots & Land in Avinger, TX

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Avinger is a small incorporated town in Cass County, in the Piney Woods of northeast Texas, not far from the state's Arkansas and Louisiana borders. It sits along the western side of Lake O' the Pines, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on Big Cypress Creek that has shaped the town's modern identity as a lake-country community. The town's population has hovered around a few hundred residents for decades; the 2020 census counted 371 people, down from a peak of 671 recorded in 1980. The area's settlement history is tied to the timber and agricultural economy of East Texas, and Avinger developed as a small trade and rail-era community serving surrounding farms and woodlands. Today the town retains a quiet, rural character, with a modest commercial center, churches, and scattered homes on large lots, while much of local activity revolves around the lake and the surrounding pine and hardwood forests. Lake O' the Pines is the defining geographic and recreational feature. The reservoir offers fishing, boating, and multiple Corps-operated campgrounds and day-use areas, including the Johnson Creek area just outside town. Its setting places Avinger within easy reach of other East Texas attractions such as the historic town of Jefferson, Daingerfield State Park, and Caddo Lake, one of the region's most distinctive cypress-lined waterways. Economically, Avinger is oriented toward lake recreation, small-scale agriculture and timber, and services for residents and seasonal visitors. The town is about 30 miles from Longview, the nearest regional center, which provides shopping, medical care, and East Texas Regional Airport. For people drawn to a low-density, outdoors-oriented East Texas lifestyle with direct access to a major recreational lake, Avinger offers a small-town alternative to the faster-growing communities farther west.

Population 371

County Cass County

Active Listings 77

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Avinger in?

Avinger is in Cass County, in the Piney Woods region of northeast Texas. The town sits near the state's Arkansas and Louisiana borders, close to Lake O' the Pines, and is about 30 miles from Longview, the nearest regional center.

What is there to do in Avinger?

Lake O' the Pines is the area's main draw, with fishing, boating, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds and day-use areas such as Johnson Creek. Nearby, Daingerfield State Park and Caddo Lake State Park offer hiking, paddling, and scenery, and the historic town of Jefferson is a short drive away.

What school district serves Avinger?

Avinger is served by the Avinger Independent School District, a small rural single-campus district in Cass County. Avinger School combines elementary and secondary grades on one campus, giving students a close-knit educational environment, while nearby larger districts offer additional programs.

How far is Avinger from Longview?

Avinger is roughly 30 to 35 miles from Longview, the nearest regional center. Longview provides broader shopping, medical services, and East Texas Regional Airport for regional and connecting flights, making it the main destination for residents needing city services.

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