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Denison, TX

Denison is a city in Grayson County, Texas, United States, 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the Texas–Oklahoma border. Its population was 24,479 at the 2020 census and 22,682 at the 2010 census. Denison is part of the Texoma region and is one of two principal cities in the Sherman–Denison metropolitan statistical area. Denison is the birthplace of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Denison is located in northeastern Grayson County, with the city limits extending north to the Red River, which forms the Oklahoma state line. It is bordered to the south by the city of Sherman; the city centers are 11 miles (18 km) apart. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, Denison has a total area of 23.4 square miles (60.7 km2), of which 0.46 square miles (1.2 km2), or 1.94%, are covered by water. 

Denison Dam, which forms Lake Texoma on the Red River, is 5 miles (8 km) north of Denison. The lake is in the center of the Texoma region, encompassing parts of Texas and Oklahoma.

Denison was founded in 1872 in conjunction with the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad (MKT) or "Katy" depot. It was named after wealthy Katy vice president George Denison. Because the town was established close to where the MKT crossed the Red River (both important conduits of transportation in the industrial era), it came to be an important commercial center in the 19th-century American West. In 1875, Doc Holliday had offices in Denison. 

During the phylloxera epidemic of the mid-19th century, which destroyed the vast majority of wine grapes in Europe, Denison horticulturalists T.V. Munson pioneered methods in creating phylloxera-resistant vines and earned induction into the French Legion of Honor, as well as sister city status for Denison and Cognac, France. In 1901, the first electric "Interurban" railway in Texas, the Denison and Sherman Railway, was completed between Denison and Sherman.

Denison places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its residents. The city boasts several healthcare facilities, including the Medical Center of Southeast Texas, ensuring that residents have access to quality medical services. The Denison Parks and Recreation Department provides numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and wellness programs. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Old Firehosue Gym, Nautilus Fitness, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Denison, such as the Waterloo Lake Regional Park and Armadillo Hill and Ike's Hike and Bike Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Denison, TX include Eisenhower State Park, Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, and Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site.

Population: 25,000 (2021). Elevation: 699 ft (213 m). Area: 29.06 sq mi (75.27 km2). ZIP Code: 75020. Area code: 903. 

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What is Denison, TX known for?

Denison is a city of heroes. President Dwight David Eisenhower was born in a simple frame house next to the Katy Railroad where his father worked as a wiper, cleaning steam engines. Located in the heart of Denison, Eisenhower’s Birthplace State Historic Site celebrates the location where everything started for the first Texas-born president, who was also a 5-star general. “Ike” served as the supreme commander of the Allied forces in Europe during World War II. 

What major city is Denison, TX close to?

Denison, city, Grayson county, north-central Texas, U.S., situated near the Oklahoma border and 73 miles (117 km) north of Dallas. The city of Sherman lies to the south and Lake Texoma, impounded on the Red River by Denison Dam, to the northwest. Originally a stop on the Southern Overland Mail Route, it was organized by the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad in 1872 as a division point and named for George Denison, a railroad director.

Is Denison, TX A good place to live?

Living in Denison offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Denison, there are a lot of parks. Many families and retirees live in Denison and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Denison are highly rated.

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City of Denison

Medical Center of Southeast Texas

Denison Parks and Recreation Department 

Old Firehosue Gym

Nautilus Fitness 

Anytime Fitness

Waterloo Lake Regional Park

Armadillo Hill and Ike's Hike and Bike Trail

Eisenhower State Park

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site

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