Denison, Railroad city in Grayson County, Texas, United States
The city of Denison spans 23.4 square miles along the Texas-Oklahoma border, featuring dynamic topography with elevations ranging from 489 to 902 feet.
Founded in 1872 alongside the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad depot, Denison was established as a commercial hub and named after railroad vice president George Denison.
The birthplace of President Dwight D. Eisenhower contains the Grayson County Frontier Village, which maintains residential structures from the early settlement period.
Located one mile from the Oklahoma border, Denison offers access to Lake Texoma and connects to multiple transportation routes through north central Texas.
Local horticulturist T.V. Munson developed specialized methods for creating resistant grape vines during the phylloxera epidemic, earning recognition from the French government.
Location: Grayson County
Inception: 1872
Elevation above the sea: 222 m
Website: https://cityofdenison.com
GPS coordinates: 33.74970,-96.55750
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:37
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