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Seven Points is a city in Henderson and Kaufman counties, Texas, on the western shore of Cedar Creek Lake, one of the largest lakes in northeast Texas. With a population of about 1,370, it is a small lakeside community in the Cedar Creek Lake area, roughly an hour southeast of Dallas. The city's name is purely descriptive: it sits at the intersection where seven roads converge. Seven Points did not exist until the nearby Cedar Creek Reservoir was created, and the town was incorporated in the 1970s as the reservoir transformed the surrounding countryside into a recreation and weekend-home destination. Its growth has been tied to the lake ever since. Cedar Creek Lake is the center of local life. The reservoir draws boaters, anglers, and weekenders from across the Dallas–Fort Worth region, and Seven Points sits among a string of small incorporated towns—Kemp, Mabank, Gun Barrel City, Tool, and others—that ring the shoreline. Within Seven Points, marinas, boat launches, and lakeside businesses form the local economy, and Tom Finley Park provides public waterfront access along with the Cedar Creek Library. The city functions as a compact lakeside community rather than a traditional downtown town. Its homes include a mix of waterfront properties, lake-area subdivisions, and the manufactured and mobile homes common to Texas lake communities, arranged along the roads that radiate from its namesake intersection. Most residents are served by Kemp Independent School District, with portions of the city falling within Mabank Independent School District. For residents, Seven Points offers direct access to Cedar Creek Lake and a relaxed, recreation-oriented pace. The surrounding lake towns supply groceries, schools, and services, while the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex remains within easy reach by highway, making Seven Points both a year-round home and a weekend retreat for the region.

Population 1,370

County Henderson, Kaufman

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Frequently Asked Questions

What counties is Seven Points in?

Seven Points is in both Henderson and Kaufman counties, Texas. The city straddles the county line on the western shore of Cedar Creek Lake, which is why it is served by two different school districts.

Why is it called Seven Points?

Seven Points is named for the intersection where seven roads converge in the center of the community. The name reflects the town's role as a crossroads in the Cedar Creek Lake area rather than any historical figure or event.

What lake is Seven Points on?

Seven Points sits on the shore of Cedar Creek Lake, a large reservoir in northeast Texas. The lake is a major recreation destination for the Dallas–Fort Worth region, drawing boaters, anglers, and weekenders to its shoreline towns.

What school districts serve Seven Points?

Most of Seven Points is served by the Kemp Independent School District, while portions of the city fall within the Mabank Independent School District. Both are small lake-area districts with campuses in their respective towns.

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