Bells, Texas facts for kids
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Bells, Texas
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| Nickname(s):
Crossroads of Friendliness, The Big Grape
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Grayson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.24 sq mi (5.80 km2) |
| • Land | 2.24 sq mi (5.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,521 |
| • Density | 679.0/sq mi (262.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75414
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-07420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411675 |
Bells is a small city located in Grayson County, Texas, United States. It's north of the big city of Dallas. In 2020, about 1,521 people lived there. Bells is part of the larger Sherman–Denison area, which is a group of cities that are close together. People sometimes call Bells "Crossroads of Friendliness" or "The Big Grape."
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History of Bells
Bells got its start in the early 1870s. This was when the railroad tracks were built and reached this area. Local stories say that the town was named "Bells" because church bells rang to celebrate the arrival of the train.
Geography of Bells
Bells is in the eastern part of Grayson County. It's located where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 69 and Texas State Highway 56.
- US 69 goes northwest about 13 miles (21 km) to Denison. It also goes south about 7 miles (11 km) to Whitewright.
- Highway 56 goes west about 12 miles (19 km) to Sherman. Sherman is the main city in Grayson County. Highway 56 also goes east about 14 miles (23 km) to Bonham.
- U.S. Route 82, which is a four-lane highway, also runs through the northern part of Bells. It connects to Sherman and Bonham too.
The United States Census Bureau says that Bells covers a total area of about 2.24 square miles (5.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Bells
The number of people living in Bells has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 65 | — | |
| 1890 | 429 | 560.0% | |
| 1900 | 474 | 10.5% | |
| 1910 | 496 | 4.6% | |
| 1920 | 585 | 17.9% | |
| 1930 | 428 | −26.8% | |
| 1940 | 454 | 6.1% | |
| 1950 | 614 | 35.2% | |
| 1960 | 707 | 15.1% | |
| 1970 | 778 | 10.0% | |
| 1980 | 846 | 8.7% | |
| 1990 | 962 | 13.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,190 | 23.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,392 | 17.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,521 | 9.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the census counted 1,521 people living in Bells. There were 673 households and 475 families in the town at that time.
Education in Bells
The town of Bells has its own school system called the Bells Independent School District. This district includes an elementary school, a junior high school, and a high school.
Images for kids
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A robot friend.
See also
In Spanish: Bells (Texas) para niños
