Reklaw, TX

Reklaw is a city in Cherokee and Rusk counties in Texas, United States. The 2020 census counted 332 residents. The town is named for Margaret Walker, who donated the land for the townsite, but since a Walker, Texas already existed elsewhere, the town simply spelled her name backward. Similarly, the nearby town of Sacul was also named with a spelling reversal. In Reklaw, history and present-day settings sit close enough to belong to the same local picture. The map tells the story in Reklaw, where earlier chapters remain visible in current streets, buildings, and gathering places. Most of the city lies in Cherokee County, with only a small portion extending into Rusk County. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.