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Sherman, Texas

Located in Grayson County, Texas, Sherman was established in 1846. Near Lake Texoma on the Oklahoma border. Austin College (1849) is here.
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Founded 1846 | Population 47,000 | Peak 47,000 (2024) | County Grayson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Sherman, Texas

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1846 Founded: Named for Gen. Sidney Sherman.
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1860 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Sherman.
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1930 Race Riot: 1930 courthouse riot.
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2010 Modern Era: Sherman continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Sherman

Jan 1, 1970
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Wife Sentenced 1590 Years Prison Husband Gets 750 Years
In a Texas courtroom, justice came down hard on May 18, 2016, when a wife received a staggering 1,590-year prison sentence for her…
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Court Rules Against Obamas Executive Action Protect Undocumented
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More Syrian Refugees Come America New Graph Shows Where Refugees Are
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Complete Historical Timeline

1846 Culture
Founded
1860 Transport
Railroad Era
1930 Crime
Race Riot
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Near Lake Texoma on the Oklahoma border.
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Austin College (1849) is here.
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Named for a Texas Revolution general, not William T. Sherman.
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Sherman is located in Grayson County, Texas.
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Sherman was founded in 1846.

Famous People from Sherman, Texas

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Buck Owens
Composer, Singer-Songwriter · Born Aug 12, 1929 · Died Mar 25, 2006 (age 76)
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Sherri Howard
Actor, Athletics Competitor · Born Jun 1, 1962 · Age 63
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Denean Howard
Athletics Competitor · Born Oct 5, 1964 · Age 61
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Bess Flowers
Actor, Film Actor · Born Nov 23, 1898 · Died Jul 28, 1984 (age 85)
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Zach Blair
Musician, Guitarist · Born Dec 26, 1973 · Age 52

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