Kerens, TX

united states

Kerens is a small East Texas town of about 1,800 people, located 55 miles southeast of Dallas via Interstate 45 and Highway 31. The town sits in rural Navarro County farmland, with Corsicana 12 miles west serving as the regional hub for shopping and services. Most visitors arrive via Highway 31, which connects to major cities like Athens to the east. Kerens is famous as the birthplace of the oil derrick, named after the town's original moniker.