Grayson County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Grayson County - Grayson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Grayson County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Grayson County located in the map, major cities in Grayson county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Grayson County, Texas

Map of Grayson County, Texas

Grayson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Sherman. As per 2020 census, the population of Grayson County is 139336 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 934 sq mi (2,419 km2). Grayson County was established on 1846.

Facts about Grayson County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionNorth Texas / Red River Valley
County SeatSherman
Named AfterPeter Wagener Grayson, Texas diplomat and attorney general
Established1846
Organized1846
Coordinates33.6690° N, 96.6130° W
Total Area979 sq mi
Land Area933 sq mi
Water Area46 sq mi
Population (2020)121,907
Population RankModerately populated North Texas county
Major CitiesSherman, Denison, Van Alstyne, Howe
Main IndustriesManufacturing, Retail, Education, Healthcare, Agriculture
Major AirportNorth Texas Regional Airport (Denison), Sherman Municipal Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForLake Texoma, Eisenhower Birthplace, Red River Valley history
Websitehttps://www.co.grayson.tx.us

Top Attractions in Grayson County, Texas

  • Historic Downtown Sherman – Shops, restaurants, and preserved 19th-century architecture.
  • Harber Wildlife Museum – Local and exotic wildlife exhibits.
  • Texoma Lake – Boating, fishing, camping, and lakeside recreation.
  • Grayson County Frontier Village – Living history museum depicting early settlement life.
  • Denison Downtown District – Historic shops, cafés, and murals near the Red River.
  • Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site – Childhood home of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  • Winnsboro Trail Park – Walking trails, picnic areas, and natural scenery.
  • Lake Texoma Golf Courses – Recreation and golfing near the lake.
  • Denison Dam & Lake Texoma Overlook – Scenic views and fishing areas.
  • Historic Grayson County Courthouse – Iconic courthouse building in Sherman.

Cities and Towns in Grayson County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Sherman (county seat)City4346133.6357°N, 96.6089°W
DenisonCity2485533.7557°N, 96.5367°W
Van Alstyne (partly in Collin County)City436933.4215°N, 96.5761°W
WhitesboroCity383333.6568°N, 96.9067°W
HoweTown308833.5101°N, 96.6178°W
PottsboroTown220433.7687°N, 96.6694°W
GunterCity206033.4471°N, 96.7475°W
BellsTown145733.6109°N, 96.4105°W
CollinsvilleTown165533.5607°N, 96.9117°W
Tom BeanCity104533.5190°N, 96.4839°W
TiogaTown114133.4679°N, 96.9183°W
WhitewrightTown172533.5129°N, 96.3922°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Grayson County

  • U.S. Highway 75 - major north-south corridor connecting Sherman, Denison, Dallas, and Oklahoma
  • U.S. Highway 82 - east-west route connecting Sherman with Gainesville and Bonham
  • U.S. Highway 69 - serves Denison and southeastern portions of the county
  • U.S. Highway 377 - connects Whitesboro, Collinsville, and Lake Texoma communities
  • Texas State Highway 5 - parallels U.S. Highway 75 through southern Grayson County
  • Texas State Highway 11 - connects Sherman with Whitewright and Commerce
  • Texas State Highway 91 - serves Denison and Lake Texoma areas
  • Texas State Highway 289 - major route connecting Lake Texoma and the Dallas-Fort Worth region

What are Neighboring Counties of Grayson County

  • Marshall County, Oklahoma (north)
  • Bryan County, Oklahoma (northeast)
  • Fannin County (east)
  • Collin County (south)
  • Denton County (southwest)
  • Cooke County (west)
  • Love County, Oklahoma (northwest)

Distance from Grayson County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Denison1610
Howe1811
Pottsboro2113
Whitesboro2918
Bonham (Fannin County)4226
Gainesville (Cooke County)5031
McKinney (Collin County)6742
Denton (Denton County)8754
Durant, Oklahoma3421
Ardmore, Oklahoma6742
Dallas (Dallas County)10565
Fort Worth (Tarrant County)12376
Tyler (Smith County)191119
Wichita Falls (Wichita County)177110
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma275171

Waterbodies in Grayson County

Lake Texoma, Red River, Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge wetlands, Choctaw Creek, Mineral Creek, Sandy Creek, Pilot Grove Creek, Sister Grove Creek tributaries, Randell Lake, Coffee Mill Lake, stock ponds, reservoirs, wetlands, flood-control lakes, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Grayson County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Tanglewood Resort Golf CoursePottsboro33.8328°N, 96.6958°W
Stone Creek Golf ClubSherman33.6818°N, 96.6285°W
Woodlawn Country ClubSherman33.6537°N, 96.6327°W
Denison Country ClubDenison33.7804°N, 96.5575°W
Grayson Hills Golf ClubWhitewright33.4969°N, 96.3895°W

Colleges and Universities in Grayson County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Grayson CollegePublicCommunity CollegePrimary community college serving Grayson County
Austin CollegePrivateUniversityHistoric liberal arts college in Sherman
Texas A&M University-Commerce - Higher Education Center at GraysonPublicUniversityBachelor's and graduate degree completion programs
Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityPublicUniversityRegional university located nearby in Durant, Oklahoma

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Grayson County QuickFacts
  2. Official Grayson County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Grayson County
  4. Grayson College
  5. Austin College