Collinsville, Texas facts for kids
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Collinsville, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Grayson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
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| • Total | 1,866 |
| • Density | 1,924/sq mi (737.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76233
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-16036 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413227 |
Collinsville is a small town in Grayson County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 1,866 people lived there. This was more than the 1,624 people counted in 2010. Collinsville is part of the larger Sherman–Denison area. You can find it on U.S. Route 377, just south of Whitesboro.
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History of Collinsville
Collinsville has a history tied to its schools. In 1904, the Collinsville Academy was built. It was a big school with two floors and six rooms. It could hold around 400 students.
The school was rebuilt in 1941. People say this was done to help local citizens find jobs during the Great Depression. The Depression was a time when many people lost their jobs and money. A new 20-room school was built. This building is still used today as an elementary school. Later, in 1995, a high school and a junior high school were also built.
Where is Collinsville?
Collinsville is located in the southwestern part of Grayson County. A main road, US 377, runs through the west side of town. If you go north on US 377, you'll reach Whitesboro in about 7 miles. If you go south, you'll get to Pilot Point in about 12 miles. Sherman, which is the main city of Grayson County, is about 22 miles northeast of Collinsville.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Collinsville covers an area of about 2.4 square kilometers (or 0.97 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Collinsville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 332 | — | |
| 1900 | 666 | 100.6% | |
| 1910 | 791 | 18.8% | |
| 1920 | 837 | 5.8% | |
| 1930 | 670 | −20.0% | |
| 1940 | 653 | −2.5% | |
| 1950 | 561 | −14.1% | |
| 1960 | 560 | −0.2% | |
| 1970 | 768 | 37.1% | |
| 1980 | 860 | 12.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,033 | 20.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,235 | 19.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,624 | 31.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,866 | 14.9% | |
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In 2020, the town of Collinsville had 1,866 people living there. There were 661 households and 479 families. The population has been growing steadily over the years.
Schools in Collinsville
The town of Collinsville is served by the Collinsville Independent School District. Students in Collinsville attend schools within this district. The high school in town is called Collinsville High School. Its sports teams are known as the Pirates.
Famous People from Collinsville
Some notable people have come from Collinsville:
- Bill Denton was a gymnast who won a silver medal at the 1932 Olympics.
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray was the ninth governor of Oklahoma.
See also
In Spanish: Collinsville (Texas) para niños
