Denison

Denison is a city in Grayson County in northern Texas, spreading across hilly terrain near the Oklahoma border. Streets run through older residential districts and a commercial center shaped by railroad traffic.

The city arose in 1872 around a depot of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad and was named after the company vice president. Railroad traffic brought settlers and merchants into the region, so a trading center developed quickly.

Main Street preserves brick and sandstone buildings dating from the railroad era, while neighborhoods around the historic center show wooden houses in late 19th-century styles. Visitors see workshops and small shops that recall the early years as a trading post.

The city sits about one mile south of the state line, so travelers can easily cross between Texas and Oklahoma. Lake Texoma is reachable by car and offers access to water surfaces and shoreline trails.

A local horticulturist developed methods in the late 19th century to make grapevine varieties resistant to pests, which helped French winemakers. The French government later honored him for this work.

Location: Grayson County

Inception: 1872

Elevation above the sea: 222 m

Website: https://cityofdenison.com

GPS coordinates: 33.74970,-96.55750

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:15