Grayson County

Grayson County is an administrative division in North Texas along the Texas-Oklahoma border that spans a large expanse of land. The Red River and Lake Texoma shape the landscape, while Sherman-Denison serves as the hub for business and government functions.

The Peters Colony Initiative of the 1840s brought settlers to the area near the Red River and led to the establishment of Grayson County in 1846. This early settlement shaped the region's development and its importance in North Texas.

The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site preserves the house where President Dwight D. Eisenhower was born and lets visitors explore his early life through tours and displays. The location holds special meaning for the local community as a connection to American presidential history.

The North Texas Regional Airport provides flight connections for the region. Visitors should allow adequate time to explore different areas since the county is spread across considerable distances.

The area is known for a special hunting regulation that permits deer hunting exclusively with bow and arrow during all hunting seasons. This rule sets it apart from other regions and has roots in the local hunting tradition.

Location: Texas

Inception: March 17, 1846

Capital city: Sherman

Shares border with: Marshall County, Bryan County, Fannin County, Collin County, Denton County, Cooke County, Love County

Website: http://co.grayson.tx.us

GPS coordinates: 33.62000,-96.68000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:25