Jasper, TX Homes for Rent

In far east Texas, Jasper’s location deep in the Piney Woods eco-region lends it the title, “Jewel of the Forest.” The small town of around 7,400 residents is surrounded by dense pine woodlands, lakes and winding rivers. With its nearby natural amenities, locals like Liz McClurg also enjoy its small-town atmosphere. “It’s nice to go to the dry cleaners, and they know you before you give them your ticket. It’s nice to visit a restaurant downtown, and they call you by name,” McClurg says. The broker owns a local business, Liz McClurg Realtors, and has served Jasper homebuyers for over 25 years. “It has a hometown feel with a lot to offer. There’s something for everybody here.” The community is anchored by a town center of several small businesses that bring residents together.Jasper also has a history of racial violence and inequity. In 1998, James Byrd Jr. was lynched by white supremacists, and the town was thrust into the national spotlight. Officials ordered the construction of the James Byrd Jr. Memorial Park in 1999 to remember Byrd, and his family created the Byrd Foundation for Racial Healing to continue honoring his life. In 2012, Jasper returned to the spotlight after City