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Denison, Texas

Denison is a city in Grayson County, Texas, United States, 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the Texas–Oklahoma border.
Population 24,479

Top Events in Denison History

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1872Government
== History == Denison was founded in 1872 in conjunction with the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad (MKT) or "Katy" depot.
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1875History
In 1875, Doc Holliday had offices in Denison.
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1890History
Eisenhower, who was born on October 14, 1890, in Denison.
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1901Government
In 1901, the first electric "Interurban" railway in Texas, the Denison and Sherman Railway, was completed between Denison and Sherman.
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1912Government
== Notable people == Bill Anoatubby, governor of the Chickasaw Nation Clora Bryant, jazz trumpeter Joie Chitwood (1912–1988), race car driver and businessman Dwight D.
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1915History
In 1915, Kentucky-based evangelist Mordecai Ham held a revival meeting in Denison, which resulted in 1,100 professions of faith in Jesus Christ.
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1984Education
The Denison High School football team won the 1984 Texas Class 4A State Championship by beating Tomball 27–13, completing a perfect 16–0 record.
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1995Sports
They also made appearances in the 1995, 1996, and 1997 Class 4A Division II State Championship games, losing each time to La Marque.
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2014Education
The current Denison High School campus opened in 2014.
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2020History
As of the 2020 census, there were 9,712 households and 6,038 families, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them.

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Historical Timeline

1872Government
== History == Denison was founded in 1872 in conjunction with the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad (MKT) or "Katy" depot.
1875History
In 1875, Doc Holliday had offices in Denison.
1890History
Eisenhower, who was born on October 14, 1890, in Denison.
1901Government
In 1901, the first electric "Interurban" railway in Texas, the Denison and Sherman Railway, was completed between Denison and Sherman.
1912Government
== Notable people == Bill Anoatubby, governor of the Chickasaw Nation Clora Bryant, jazz trumpeter Joie Chitwood (1912–1988), race car driver and businessman Dwight D.
1915History
In 1915, Kentucky-based evangelist Mordecai Ham held a revival meeting in Denison, which resulted in 1,100 professions of faith in Jesus Christ.
1984Education
The Denison High School football team won the 1984 Texas Class 4A State Championship by beating Tomball 27–13, completing a perfect 16–0 record.
1995Sports
They also made appearances in the 1995, 1996, and 1997 Class 4A Division II State Championship games, losing each time to La Marque.
2014Education
The current Denison High School campus opened in 2014.
2020History
As of the 2020 census, there were 9,712 households and 6,038 families, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them.

Did You Know?

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Denison is located in the state of Texas.
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Denison has a population of 24,479 residents.
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Its population was 24,479 at the 2020 census, up from 22,682 at the 2010 census.

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Famous People from Denison, Texas

BA
Bill Anoatubby
30Th Governor Of The Chickasaw Nation · Born Nov 8, 1945 · Age 80
FB
Floyd Perry Baker
Lawyer · Born Nov 16, 1820 · Died May 27, 1909 (age 88)
JH
John Hillerman
Actor · Born Dec 20, 1932 · Died Nov 9, 2017 (age 84)
SR
Stillwell H. Russell
Politician · Born 1846 · Died 1914 (age 68)
TM
Thomas Volney Munson
Horticulturist, Breeder Of Grapes · Born Sep 26, 1843 · Died Jan 21, 1913 (age 69)
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