Whitesboro, Texas facts for kids
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Whitesboro, Texas
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Location of Whitesboro, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Grayson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.34 sq mi (8.66 km2) |
| • Land | 3.34 sq mi (8.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
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| • Total | 4,074 |
| • Density | 1,219.8/sq mi (470.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76273
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-78532 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412259 |
Whitesboro is a city located in Grayson County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 4,074 people lived there. The city gets its name from its founder, Ambrose B. White.
Whitesboro is part of the larger Sherman-Denison metropolitan area. This means it's connected to other nearby cities, forming a bigger community.
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The History of Whitesboro
The area where Whitesboro now stands was once known as "Wolfpath." The very first person to settle here was Robert Diamond. But the actual settlement of Wolfpath began in 1848. That's when Ambrose B. White and his family arrived.
Early Days and Mail Routes
From 1858 to 1861, a famous mail service called the Butterfield Overland Mail used White's Westview Inn. This inn was a stop known as "Diamond Station." It was part of a long route that carried mail from the Mississippi River all the way to the Pacific Coast. In 1860, a post office opened in the settlement. It was called "Whitesborough" back then.
Growth and Changes
After the American Civil War, Whitesborough grew into a busy frontier town. It was a wild place where safety was sometimes a concern. On June 2, 1873, Whitesborough officially became a city. It had about 500 people, along with stores and other businesses.
By 1879, the city had a bank and its own newspaper. It also got train service from Denison. This train line was part of the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. In 1887, the city changed the spelling of its name to "Whitesboro," which is how it's spelled today.
Geography and Location
Whitesboro is located in the western part of Grayson County. It's found at coordinates 33.659612 degrees North and 96.905999 degrees West.
Roads and Nearby Cities
U.S. Route 82 runs through the northern side of Whitesboro. U.S. Route 377 passes through the eastern side.
- US 82 goes east about 17 miles to Sherman, which is the county seat.
- US 82 also goes west about 13 miles to Gainesville.
- US 377 goes north about 15 miles to the Oklahoma border at the Red River.
- US 377 goes south about 41 miles to Denton.
Land and Water
According to the United States Census Bureau, Whitesboro covers a total area of about 8.6 square kilometers (3.34 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.015 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Population Information
The population of Whitesboro has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 773 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,170 | 51.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,243 | 6.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,219 | −1.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,810 | 48.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,535 | −15.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,560 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,854 | 18.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,485 | 34.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,927 | 17.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,197 | 9.2% | |
| 1990 | 3,209 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,760 | 17.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,793 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,074 | 7.4% | |
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People Living in Whitesboro
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 4,074 people living in Whitesboro. There were 1,593 households and 1,065 families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Whitesboro in 2020. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic."
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 3,202 | 78.6% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 33 | 0.79% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 40 | 0.98% |
| Asian (NH) | 30 | 0.74% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 8 | 0.2% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 279 | 6.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 483 | 11.86% |
| Total | 4,074 |
Education in Whitesboro
Students in Whitesboro attend schools that are part of the Whitesboro Independent School District. This district manages the public schools in the city.
Famous People from Whitesboro
Many interesting people have come from Whitesboro, Texas. Here are a few:
- Rayford Barnes (1920–2000), an actor who appeared in movies and TV shows.
- Etta Gray (1880–1970), a physician, which is another word for a doctor.
- Lydia Starr McPherson (1827–1903), who started the Whitesboro Democrat newspaper in the late 1870s.
- Jared L. Patterson, a member of the Texas House of Representatives, helping to make laws for the state.
- Ray Renfro, a professional football player.
- Grizzly Smith, a professional wrestler.
See also
In Spanish: Whitesboro (Texas) para niños
