Center Marketplace
Closed639-677 Hurst St, Center, TX 75935
Area Description
Center is a city in Shelby County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,221 at the 2020 U.S. census. It is the county seat of Shelby County located in deep East Texas. It was named for its location near the center of Shelby County, it is near the Louisiana border. The city is home to the Shelby County Courthouse, which was built in 1885 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Center is also home to the Fannie Brown Booth Library, the John D. Windham Civic Center, and the Shelby County Expo Center and Jim Booth Arena. The economy of Center is based on agriculture, manufacturing, and retail trade. The city is also home to a number of healthcare providers, schools, and churches. Shelby County is a rural county with a population of about 25,000 people. The county is home to a number of small towns, including Center, Shelbyville, Tenaha, and Joaquin. The economy of Shelby County is based on agriculture, forestry, and oil and gas production. The county is also home to a number of manufacturing businesses. The top ten employers are Center Independent School District (4,000 employees), Shelby County Hospital District (1,200 employees), Lone Star Dairy (1,000 employees), Brookshire Brothers (800 employees), Center Manufacturing (700 employees), Shelby County Government (600 employees), West Texas A&M University (500 employees), First United Bank (400 employees), Shelby County Jail (300 employees), and Center Regional Medical Center (200 employees). Shelby County is a beautiful and historic area with a lot to offer visitors. The county is home to a number of state parks, including Davy Crockett National Forest and Big Thicket National Preserve. The county is also home to a number of historical sites, including the Centerville Historic District and the Shelby County Courthouse. The area offers a variety of amenities and activities, and is a great place to raise a family.