Gilmer, Texas

About Gilmer

Gilmer is a close-knit town in northeastern Texas with an estimated population of 5,207.

Officially, Gilmer is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,374 residents per square mile.

📰 Gilmer News Today

• Gilmer man fired from Upshur County jailer job after DWI arrest, chief deputy says kltv.com · Aug 17
• UNDER THE LIGHTS | Gilmer Buckeyes aim for state title as they embrace legacy and high expectations cbs19.tv · Aug 8
• Gilmer Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
• The East Texas Yamboree Drone & Fireworks Show gilmermirror.com · Jul 2
• Elizabeth Joanna "Red" Angel Obituary (2026) - Gilmer, TX - McWhorter Funeral Home - Gilmer Legacy obituary · Aug 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Gilmer Unique

• The only place in America named Gilmer — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,207.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Gilmer

• Huey's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• La Finca — mexican
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Bodacious BBQ — barbecue
• Bread & Butter Bistro — sandwich
• Cozy Coffee Station — coffee shop (café)
• East Texas Rust BBQ — barbecue
• Fetanetti’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria — italian
• La Carrera Mexican Restaurant — mexican
• Mary's Authentic Mexican Restaurant — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Historic Upshur Museum · Museum
• Brickstreet Art Gallery · Art gallery
• Family Arcade with Family Pizza · Arcade
• Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gilmer

• Ella Granville Park reviews ★
• Gilmer City Park reviews ★
• Lake Gilmer Park reviews ★
• Roosevelt Park reviews ★
• Yamboree Grounds reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Gilmer

• BRUCE J H
• GILMER EL
• GILMER H S
• GILMER INT
• SHARON A RICHARDSON EL
• UNION HILL H S

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Gilmer

🏘️ Nearby Communities