Texoma has a rich history and there are numerous landmarks throughout the area revealing where historical events occurred, famous people lived and examples of architecture from the 1800’s. Texoma was home to US Presidents, Statesmen, artist, architects, educators, inventors and entrepreneurs who played key roles in the development of our country.
Texoma landmarks include homes, churches, buildings, schools, bridges, parks, and forts – many of which date back to the 1800’s.
Sherman Museum is devoted to collecting, preserving and interpreting objects of historical significance to Grayson County and the Greater North Texas Region.
The Sherman Jazz Museum, housed in a 1924 three-story historical landmark building, is ADA exempt and is not wheelchair accessible. The museum’s collection centers around material from the Maynard Ferguson estate, which the Collins family purchased in 2006.
St. Patrick's Church was founded in 1872 by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Galveston, Claude Dubuis. The first church building at this site, designed by noted architect Nicholas J. Clayton, was completed in 1898. Destroyed by fire in 1911, the structure was rebuilt, incorporating much of Clayton's original design into the new façade. Completed in 1914, the Gothic revival building features fine patterned brickwork and lancet arches. The church is open to the public and holds regular services.
St. Luke Church is Denison's oldest house of worship and oldest Episcopal sanctuary in Grayson County was built 1875 Recorded Texas Historic Landmark 1969