JASPER

Population 7,075

Altitude 221

General

Seat of Jasper County, named for Sgt. William Jasper, hero of American Revolution. Area terrain ranges from hilly to level, 85 percent forested by pines and hardwoods.

Attractions

• ANGELINA NATIONAL FOREST - Nearest entrance is 13 miles northwest on Texas 3.

• MARTIN DIES JR. STATE PARK - 705 acres on eastern shore of B. A.Steinhagen Lake. Rest rooms with showers, picnic, camping and trailer sites, screened shelters, boat rentals, children's play area, fishing pier with fish-cleaning station. About 13 miles west on U.S. 190. Admission.

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