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Gilmer
is a small city located in Upshur County in eastern Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,905. The town is known for being the hometown of singers Johnny Mathis and Don Henley, lead singer of the Eagles band. The town is named for a former U.S. States Secretary of the Navy, Thomas Walker Gilmer. Gilmer is home to Lake Gilmer in the heart of East Texas, about 20 miles north of the town of Longview and 40 miles east of the town of Tyler. It's a cozy, small town, quiet and peaceful, far away from the hustle and bustle of the bigger cities. Lake Gilmer is only four miles from downtown Gilmer. It has 1,010 surface acres of water and is stocked with largemouth bass, black crappie and channel catfish. There is a swimming area, and hiking and nature trails and picnic areas have been developed around the lake. The town of Gilmer is also home to one of the oldest continuous festivals in the state of Texas - the East Texas Yamboree. Approximately 100,000 people attend this four-day event each October. Other attractions include the Gilmer Civic Center, which hosts events such as wrestling matches, local bands, wedding receptions and proms.
Surrounding areas: Holly Lake, Texas (15.3 mi), Holly Lake Ranch, Texas (15.3 mi), Pittsburg, Texas (18.5 mi), Lake O The Pines, Texas (19.4 mi), Daingerfield, Texas (24.5 mi), Avinger, Texas (25.4 mi), Mineola, Texas (32.1 mi)
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Gilmer Vacation Rentals
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Gilmer Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Gladewater | 1009 East Broadway | Gladewater, TX | 13.4 mi. | (903) 845-8003 | | Wingate Inn-longview | 431 Ne Loop 281 | Longview, TX | 16.9 mi. | (903) 663-3196 | | Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 300 Tuttle Cir | Longview, TX | 17.1 mi. | (903) 663-6464 | | Longview Comfort Suites | 3307 N 4th St | Longview, TX | 17.8 mi. | (903) 663-4991 | | Longview Fairfield Inn | 3305 N 4TH St | Longview, TX | 17.8 mi. | (903) 663-1995 | | Ramada LTD Suites | 419 Spur 63 | Longview, TX | 19.1 mi. | (903) 757-0500 | | Homewood Suites | 205 W Spur 63 | Longview, TX | 19.4 mi. | (903) 234-0214 | | Quality Inn | 203 N Spur 63 | Longview, TX | 19.4 mi. | (903) 757-7858 | | Guest Inn | 605 N Acess Rd | Longview, TX | 19.7 mi. | (903) 753-0350 | | Wingate Inn Longview | 431 North East Loop 281 | Longview, TX | 19.7 mi. | (903) 663-3196 | | Globe Inn Motel | 1300 E Marshall Ave | Longview, TX | 21.1 mi. | (903) 758-8263 | | Stratford House Inn | 3100 Estes Pkwy | Longview, TX | 23.0 mi. | (903) 758-4322 | | Holiday Inn Longview Conference CNTR | 3119 Estes Pkwy | Longview, TX | 23.2 mi. | (903) 758-0700 | | Hampton Inn Longview | 112 South Access Rd | Longview, TX | 23.4 mi. | (903) 758-0959 | | Motel 6 #0158 Longview | 110 West Access Rd | Longview, TX | 23.4 mi. | (903) 758-5256 | | Travelodge Longview | 3304 S Eastman Rd | Longview, TX | 23.4 mi. | (903) 758-0711 | | Baymont Inn | 502 S Access Rd | Longview, TX | 23.5 mi. | (903) 757-3663 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suite | 900 S Access Rd | Longview, TX | 23.6 mi. | (903) 247-3000 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 803 n Access Rd | Longview, TX | 23.6 mi. | (903) 234-2001 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 3298 US Hwy 259 N | Kilgore, TX | 24.0 mi. | (903) 986-3533 | | Ramada Inn Kilgore | 3501 Hwy 259 N | Kilgore, TX | 24.0 mi. | (903) 983-3456 | | Comfort Inn | 2515 W Ferguson Rd | MT Pleasant, TX | 29.9 mi. | (903) 577-7553 | | Days Inn | 2501 W Ferguson Rd | MT Pleasant, TX | 29.9 mi. | (903) 577-0152 | | Executive Inn | 2502 W Ferguson Rd | MT Pleasant, TX | 29.9 mi. | (903) 572-6611 |
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| Carson House Inn & Grill | 302 Mt Pleasant St | Pittsburg, TX | 18.5 mi. | (903) 856-2468 |
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Gilmer Weather & Climate
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The Northeast Texas Piney Woods region lies in a humid subtropical climate zone. This region in eastern Texas receives more rainfall than any other region in the state - more than 60 inches annually. While coastal sections see the most cloudy days statewide, northern sections see the most sunny days. This area is prone to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, generally in the springtime. The heat of summer is intensified by high humidity. During winter and spring along the immediate coast, temperatures are kept cool by relatively cool Gulf waters. In late winter and early spring, dense fog, called advection fog, can form when warm air moves over the cool shelf waters. The region is also vulnerable to hurricanes, although plenty of warning is generally given for these types of storms.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
55°F |
31°F |
3.51 in. |
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| February |
60°F |
35°F |
3.58 in. |
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| March |
68°F |
42°F |
4.38 in. |
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| April |
75°F |
49°F |
4.12 in. |
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| May |
82°F |
59°F |
4.41 in. |
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| June |
89°F |
66°F |
4.13 in. |
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| July |
93°F |
70°F |
3.04 in. |
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| August |
93°F |
68°F |
2.50 in. |
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| September |
87°F |
62°F |
3.84 in. |
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| October |
77°F |
50°F |
4.47 in. |
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| November |
66°F |
41°F |
4.75 in. |
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| December |
57°F |
33°F |
4.35 in. |
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Gilmer Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the East Texas Regional airport (GGG) located about 27 miles south of Gilmer in Longview, Texas, the Tyler Pounds Regional airport (TYR) located approximately 37 miles southwest of Gilmer in Tyler, Texas, the Shreveport Regional airport (SHV) located roughly 67 miles southeast of Gilmer in Shreveport, Louisiana, and finally the Majors airport (GVT) located around 69 miles northwest of Gilmer in Greenville, Texas.
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Gilmer Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Hamel's Park | Shreveport | LA | 70.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Water Town | Shreveport | LA | 70.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Ambassador Hills Golf Club | Big Sandy | TX | 13.8 mi. | | | Longview Country Club | Longview | TX | 17.5 mi. | | | Princedale Country Club | Pittsburg | TX | 18.1 mi. | | | Alpine Golf Club | Longview | TX | 19.7 mi. | | | Cherokee Country Golf Association | Longview | TX | 19.7 mi. | | | Divine Nine & Alpine Target Golf | Longview | TX | 19.7 mi. | | | Wood Hollow Golf Club | Longview | TX | 19.7 mi. | | | Cypress Creek Country Club | Scroggins | TX | 21.6 mi. | | | Beaver Brook Country Club | Daingerfield | TX | 24.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Daingerfield State Park | | TX | 23.8 mi. | | | Lake Bob Sandlin State Park | | TX | 24.4 mi. | | | Tyler State Park | | TX | 27.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Longview Museum of Fine Arts | Longview | TX | 19.7 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Caldwell Zoo | Tyler | TX | 33.4 mi. | | | Ellen Trout Zoo | Lufkin | TX | 96.9 mi. | | | Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park | Dallas | TX | 108.0 mi. | | | Dallas World Aquarium | Dallas | TX | 108.0 mi. | | | Dallas Zoo | Dallas | TX | 108.0 mi. | |
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