Henderson County Medical Society

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Henderson County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 78,532. The county seat is Athens. The county is named in honor of James Pinckney Henderson, the first Attorney General of the Republic of Texas, and Secretary of State for the republic. He later served as the first Governor of Texas.

Henderson County was established in 1846, the year after Texas statehood. Its first town was Buffalo, laid out in 1847. The county boundaries were set in 1850, with some reduction from the previous size. The restructuring resulted in the need for a new county seat. In an election, Athens was chosen as the site for the "courthouse under the oaks.

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Family of Medicine

Join with your colleagues to serve patients locally, with support from the Texas Medical Association and your colleagues across the state.

Strength in Numbers

Turn grassroots advocacy for your patients into legislative success, backed by the united voice of TMA’s 50,000 members.

Professional Development/CME

Sharpen your skills in practice management, communication, and other areas. We offer more than 100 on-demand courses.

Tools and Services

Find resources for your practice to help with HIPAA compliance, contract negotiation, human resources, fair payment, and much more.

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Contact Us:

President: Michael Swartwood, DO

117 Medical Circle

Athens, TX 75751-9004

(903) 676-3277

Last Updated On

June 25, 2020

Originally Published On

March 21, 2017

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