Perrin, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Perrin, Texas
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In front of Mark Street on FM 2210, looking east
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 Perrin, Texas
Location in Texas
Perrin, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jack |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 398 |
| • Density | 250/sq mi (96.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76486
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-56864 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1343870 |
Perrin is a small community in southeastern Jack County, Texas, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for counting people. It's also an "unincorporated community," meaning it doesn't have its own city government. In 2010, about 398 people lived there. You can find Perrin where US Highway 281 and FM 2210 meet.
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History of Perrin
Perrin was started in 1870. It was named after Levi W. Perrin. He was the father of Louis Perrin, who founded the town.
In the early 1900s, Perrin was quite important. It even had two banks. At one point, it was bigger than Jacksboro. People thought Perrin might become the county seat. This is the main town where the county government is located. However, Jacksboro was chosen instead. This was because Jacksboro was more in the center of the county.
Location and Nearby Cities
Perrin is easy to find. US Highway 281 runs right through it. If you go north on US 281, you'll reach Jacksboro in about 14 miles. If you head south, you'll get to Mineral Wells in about 16 miles. The big city of Fort Worth is about 53 miles to the southeast.
Life in Perrin
Perrin has a few local businesses that serve the community. You can find the Pirate One Stop, which is the town's only gas station. There's also a US Post Office where you can send mail. The town has several churches. You can also find a Skid Steer dealership and a Food Truck. The local school is also an important part of the community.
The Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District serves students in the area. This includes kids from the nearby community of Whitt.
Who Lives in Perrin?
In 2010, the population of Perrin was 398 people. This number comes from the 2010 United States Census.
Famous People from Perrin
A former professional baseball pitcher, Doyle Alexander, lived near Perrin for some time. This was in the late 2000s and early 2010s. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Bluegrass Music Festivals
Just two miles east of Perrin, there's a place called Great Escapes RV Resort North Texas. It used to be known as Mitchell Resort and RV Park. The Mitchell family started this park.
The park became famous for hosting bluegrass festivals. The first festival was held in 1975. The Mitchell Family Bluegrass Gospel Band performed at these events. This band included William and Frances Mitchell and their five children. They were well-known across the country. The festivals stopped around 1998. However, they started again in 2004 with new owners. Patty Beth, the youngest of the Mitchell children, even played with an early version of the Dixie Chicks in the early 1990s.
See also
In Spanish: Perrin (Texas) para niños
