Sherman, Texas
Sherman is a city of 46,397 people in Grayson County, Texas, founded in 1846.
Why visit Sherman
Townapedia lists 68 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 94 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Grayson College, Cinemark, Paul Brown Federal Building and United States Courthouse and Captain Noble Allan Birge House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Sherman
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About Sherman
Sherman is a city in and the county seat of Grayson County, Texas, United States and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK combined statistical area. The city's population in 2020 was 43,645. It is one of the two principal cities in the Sherman–Denison metropolitan statistical area, and is the largest city in the Texoma region of North Texas and southern Oklahoma.
From the Wikipedia article Sherman, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Grayson College
School · 5.4 mi
Community college in Grayson County, Texas, U.S.
6101 Grayson Drive, Denison
Schulman's Movie Bowl Grille
Cinema and theater · 2.7 mi
110 East FM 1417, Sherman
Museums and landmarks68
Paul Brown Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas
Butterfield Overland Mail Route Through Grayson County
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
56 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Sherman Bearcat Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi
200 North Rusk Street, Sherman
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes94
Good Karma
Restaurant · Indian · 1.2 mi
Indian Kitchen
219 North Travis Street
Tu-Su 11:00-14:30, 16:30-20:00
Ni Ni’s Cafe
Restaurant · Sushi, Bubble Tea, Poke · 2.7 mi
2114 Texoma Parkway, Sherman
Mo-Sa 10:00-14:00,16:00-20:00
Palio's Pizza Cafe
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.0 mi
865 East North Creek Drive, Sherman
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Vitina's Deli & Boiler Room
Restaurant · Sandwich, Salad, Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
404 West Lamar Street, Sherman
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00
903 Brewers
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
221 West Houston Street, Sherman
Tu-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-18:00
The Post
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
101 North Travis Street, Sherman
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 3.4 mi
3501 North Sam Rayburn Freeway, Sherman
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
82 more on the map.
History
Sherman was named after General Sidney Sherman (July 23, 1805 – August 1, 1873), a hero of the Texas Revolution. The community was designated as the county seat by the act of the Texas Legislature, which created Grayson County on March 17, 1846. In 1847, a post office began operation. Sherman was originally located at the center of the county, but in 1848, it was moved about 3 miles (5 km) east to its current location. By 1850, Sherman had become an incorporated town under Texas law. It had also become a stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail route through Texas. By 1852, Sherman had a population of 300 and consisted of a public square with a log court house, several businesses, a district clerk's office, and a church along the east side of the square. In 1861, the first flour mill was built.
During the 1850s and 1860s, Sherman continued to develop and to participate in regional politics. Because many residents of North Texas had migrated from the Upper South and only a low percentage were slaveholders, considerable Unionist sentiment existed in the region. E. Junius Foster, the publisher of Sherman's antisecessionist Whig newspaper, the Patriot, circulated a petition to establish North Texas as an independent free state. Following Confederate passage of a conscription law, resistance arose to conscription in North Texas, especially as owners of many slaves were exempt.
From the History section of Sherman, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Meadowview Mobile Home & RV Park
Campground · 1.7 mi
2215 South Crockett Street, Sherman
Churches and places of worship54
Bible Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 3.9 mi
11141 State Highway 56 East, Sherman
Crutchfield Heights Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.2 mi
600 South Dewey Avenue, Sherman
Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries
Church · Presbyterian · 1.0 mi
424 North Rusk Street, Sherman
First Assembly of God
Church · Assemblies Of God · 2.2 mi
121 Pelton Street, Sherman
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.1 mi
401 North Elm Street, Sherman
Forest Avenue Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
106 West Forest Avenue, Sherman
Shopping25
Bright's Ace Hardware Sherman
Hardware store · 0.4 mi
220 Sunset Boulevard, Sherman
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Healthcare15
Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman
Hospital · 3.6 mi
3601 North Calais Street, Sherman
Center for Family Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
1906 West Highway 82, Sherman
Map of Sherman
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 34°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 37°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 45°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 53°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 80°F | 62°F | 5.5 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 70°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 2.9 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 66°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 55°F | 4.8 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 44°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sherman (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Grayson County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-09-09: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
North Texas Regional Airport (PNX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Denison 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Anna 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Celina 23 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Melissa 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Bonham 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Prosper 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Durant 29 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- McKinney 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Gainesville 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Frisco 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Shermancourthouse1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grayson College, Fkbowen, CC BY-SA 4.0
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