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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
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Wins $62,000 After Solving This Easy Puzzle
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Jan 1, 1970
She Had To Sleep In Her Car After Her House Burned Down But Today She’s A Household Name
Kelly Clarkson has established a career marked by powerful vocals, down-to-earth humor, and an uncommon gift for resonating with f…
Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Loses $60K After Failing To Solve This Tough Bonus Round Puzzle
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant came within outstanding distance of a major payday this week, only to walk away empty-handed a…
Jan 1, 1970
He Had Severe Asthma And Was Called ‘Odd’ Growing Up But He Became One Of America’s Biggest Stars
Long before rock legends dominated stadiums and social media created overnight stars, Ricky Nelson was already one of America’s …
Jan 1, 1970
Man Who Survived Cancer Reveals Dramatic Transformation After Investing $70,000 In Body Tattoos, Including On His Eyeballs
In a jaw-dropping display of individuality, TikTok sensation Quest Gulliford, a cancer survivor with an extensive collection of ta…
Jan 1, 1970
Contestant Misses Out On $1 Million Due To This Brutal ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzle
A recent episode of Wheel of Fortune left fans stunned when a contestant froze during a high-stakes Bonus Round — with a potenti…

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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