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Denison is only 75 miles north of Dallas and is located in Northeastern area of Texas in Grayson County which borders Oklahoma. The city was founded in 1872 and was named after the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (M-K-T) Vice-President, George Denison. The M-K-T railroad is known better as the Katy Railroad which has merged with Union Pacific. The railroad played an important role in the growth of the city as did the establishment of Perrin Air Force Base in the 1940’s. The base today falls under the control of Grayson County and serves Denison as a private airport and industrial park.

Grayson County is the 29th largest of 254 counties in Texas and Sherman holds the county seat. Denison is located close by and is the next largest city.

After being designated a Texas Main Street City by the Texas Historical Commission, the residents have worked hard preserve their unique history in restoring homes and buildings to their original character and design. In 1988 it was placed first in its category. Historic walking and driving tours guide visitors through neighbourhoods and the historic downtown arts district.

Denison has grown from a small community to modern city, settled in a gently rolling and wooded terrain which stretches northward to the shores of Lake Texoma and the Red River Valley. It has earned itself nicknames such as "The Infant Wonder," (for the arrival of the Katy Railroad) "The Gateway City," (as being the first welcoming stop for travellers from the north) and "The Katy's Baby.

Photos which are taken by myself and all headings are copyright and digitally marked. Please do not use them without permission. Thanks.(c) keeweechic 2001-2006 (copyright)

  • Last visit to Denison: Jul 2002
  • Intro Updated Aug 2, 2006
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    dr.firas Aug 10, 2004 at 10:26 AM Report Abuse

    Unfortunately I spent my 19 Birthday in Voronezh not here LOL comment on mrclay2000's one, great page Kay :-)

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    btex Jan 13, 2004 at 2:35 PM Report Abuse

    good page. I've filled up with gas in Denison-never seen the sights. the guys in stripes were actors filming the sequel to O Brother, Where Art Thou :)

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    mrclay2000 Nov 2, 2003 at 6:57 PM Report Abuse

    Spent my 19th birthday here and in Pottsboro but haven't been back since.

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    bugalugs Aug 14, 2002 at 3:56 AM Report Abuse

    if you think that house is modest, you should see mine!

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    brdwtchr Aug 3, 2002 at 5:12 PM Report Abuse

    I drive through Denison but I never stopped for long. Now I t

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    Sweetberry1 Jul 30, 2002 at 11:52 AM Report Abuse

    Woww... Amazing place! Not only in the movies, huh? ;-)

  • yen_2 Jul 15, 2002 at 6:48 PM Report Abuse

    Dwight Eisenhowers Birth House looks very nice Kewee,nice tra

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    acemj Jul 14, 2002 at 6:05 PM Report Abuse

    They sure are proud of Ike!

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    richiecdisc Jul 10, 2002 at 6:47 PM Report Abuse

    Will watch for stripped clad men, esp with red hats. ;)

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    feline01 Jul 10, 2002 at 4:33 PM Report Abuse

    I guess you didn`t pick up any hitchhikers around there, at l

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