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 & Towns in Grayson County, Texas

Sherman, Denison, Van Alstyne, Pottsboro, Howe, Bells, Whitewright, Tom Bean, Collinsville, Gunter, Dorchester, Valley View, Rosemont, Bailey, Sunset, Knollwood, Sadler, Lindsay