Sherwood Shores, Texas facts for kids
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Sherwood Shores, Texas
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 Sherwood Shores, Texas
Location in Texas
Sherwood Shores, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Grayson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.041 sq mi (10.47 km2) |
| • Land | 2.849 sq mi (7.38 km2) |
| • Water | 1.192 sq mi (3.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 718 ft (219 m) |
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| • Total | 1,190 |
| • Density | 417.7/sq mi (161.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2652414 |
Sherwood Shores is a small community in Grayson County, Texas, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city. It's also a "census-designated place," which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately.
As of the 2010 census, about 1,190 people lived here. Sherwood Shores is located right on the Red River. This river forms the border between Texas and Oklahoma.
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Tornadoes and Their Impact
Sherwood Shores has unfortunately been hit by powerful tornadoes in the past. These storms caused a lot of damage to the community.
The 1970 Tornado
On April 18, 1970, a very strong F4 tornado struck Sherwood Shores. An F4 tornado is a type of storm with extremely fast winds. This tornado sadly destroyed most of the community. Thirteen people in Sherwood Shores lost their lives, and at least three more died nearby.
The 2022 Tornado
More recently, on March 21, 2022, an EF2 tornado hit the town. An EF2 tornado is also quite strong, though not as powerful as an F4. This storm caused heavy damage to buildings and homes. Sadly, one person died, and 11 others were injured during this event.
Where is Sherwood Shores?
Sherwood Shores is located in Grayson County, Texas. The U.S. Census Bureau measures the size of communities.
The total area of Sherwood Shores is about 4.041 square miles. Most of this area, about 2.849 square miles, is land. The rest, about 1.192 square miles, is water, likely from the nearby Red River.
Who Lives in Sherwood Shores?
The population of Sherwood Shores has been counted during different U.S. censuses.
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| 2020 | 1,165 | — | |
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2020 Census Information
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 1,165 people living in Sherwood Shores. These people lived in 400 different households, and 184 of these were families. Most of the people living in Sherwood Shores are White. There are also smaller numbers of people from other racial and ethnic backgrounds, including Native American and Hispanic or Latino residents.
See also
In Spanish: Sherwood Shores (Texas) para niños
