Where is Paris, Texas, USA?

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Where is Paris Located? - Paris is a city located in the Lamar County of Texas, United States. Paris lies between 41.9556539 Degrees North latitudes and 71.7022899 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Paris, Texas

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Where is Paris Located?

Paris is a city located in the Lamar County of Texas, United States. Paris lies between 41.9556539 Degrees North latitudes and 71.7022899 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Paris city is 24476 people and the city has a total area of 35.19 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Paris, Texas Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityParis
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
State CapitalAustin
US RegionSouthern United States (West South Central)
Latitude33.6609° N
Longitude95.5555° W
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Land Area44.42 sq mi
Water Area0.20 sq mi
Total Area44.62 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)24,171
Population DensityApproximately 544 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes75460, 75461, 75462
Area Code903, 430
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code48-55068
Congressional DistrictTexas's 4th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Paris, Texas

CategoryDetails
Airport NameCox Field
IATA CodePRX
PortNo commercial port
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 271, Texas State Highway 19, Texas State Highway 24, Loop 286
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station in Fort Worth
Local Bus/Transit ServiceThe T (Paris Metro) demand-response public transit service
  • U.S. Route 82 – Major east–west highway connecting Paris with Sherman, Texarkana, and northern Texas communities.
  • U.S. Route 271 – North–south route linking Paris with Oklahoma, Tyler, and East Texas.
  • Texas State Highway 19 – Connects the city with Sulphur Springs and eastern Texas destinations.
  • Texas State Highway 24 – Provides access to Commerce, Greenville, and central northeast Texas.
  • Loop 286 – Bypasses downtown Paris and connects major highways around the city.

Top Places to Visit in Paris, Texas

Landmark NameType
Eiffel Tower with Red Cowboy HatMonument
Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic SiteHistoric Site
Culbertson FountainHistoric Landmark
Lamar County Historical MuseumMuseum
Paris Community TheatreTheater
Bywaters ParkCommunity Park
Trail de ParisRecreation Trail
Love Civic CenterEvent Venue
Evergreen CemeteryHistoric Cemetery
Downtown Paris Historic DistrictHistoric District

Driving Distances from Paris, Texas to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BonhamTexas3945 minutes
CommerceTexas4045 minutes
Sulphur SpringsTexas4650 minutes
Mount PleasantTexas601 hour
TexarkanaTexas941 hour 30 minutes
ShermanTexas641 hour 10 minutes
McKinneyTexas881 hour 30 minutes
TylerTexas1162 hours
DallasTexas1051 hour 50 minutes
Oklahoma CityOklahoma2053 hours 20 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Paris, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Paris Junior CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce education
Texas A&M University-CommercePublicUniversityResearch and graduate programs
Northeast Texas Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer education
Texas Woman's University – Dallas (nearby)PublicUniversityHealth sciences and education
Paris Independent School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Paris, Texas

Red River, Pat Mayse Lake, Pine Creek Lake, Sanders Creek, Clear Creek, Brushy Creek, Bois d'Arc Creek, Lake Crook, Lake Gibbons, White Rock Creek

Stadiums in Paris

Noyes Stadium, Wildcat Stadium, Love Civic Center Arena, Paris Golf & Country Club, Pine Ridge Golf Course, Paris Sports Complex, Paris High School Athletic Stadium

Paris, Texas — Key Historical Facts

  • Paris was founded in 1844 and became the county seat of Lamar County, developing as an important commercial center in northeast Texas.
  • A devastating fire destroyed much of downtown Paris in 1916, leading to a major rebuilding effort that shaped many of the city's historic buildings.
  • The city became a regional hub for cotton production, agriculture, and transportation during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
  • Paris is widely recognized for its iconic Eiffel Tower replica topped with a distinctive red cowboy hat, one of the city's best-known landmarks.
  • Today, Paris serves as an economic, educational, and cultural center for northeast Texas while preserving its historic downtown and community heritage.

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