Points of Interest

Denison Dam

The Lake Texoma area has a rich history that dates back to the 1880’s. Home to inventors, presidents, esteemed congressional leaders, entrepreneurs, and more than a few outlaws, you can visit historical landmarks such as Victorian homes, churches, buildings, bridges, vineyards, and forts that reflect the life of these early settlers.

Perrin Air Force Base – Perrin Field
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4700 Airport Dr
Denison, TX
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Plans began in early 1941 for a U. S. Army Air Corps installation to be located in Grayson County. This 1,160-acre site was acquired in June, and Air Corps personnel began arriving in August. The base was to serve as a basic flight training facility. During its construction, the U. S. was drawn into World War II following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7. The first class of flight students, which arrived on December 16, graduated in February 1942 in ceremonies which included the dedication of the base in memory of Lt. Col. Elmer D. Perrin, a Texas test pilot killed in the line of duty in 1941. Perrin Field is now the North Texas Regional Airport.

Perrin Air Force Base Museum
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4575 Airport Drive, Denison, TX 75020
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The Perrin Air Force Base Museum is located at the North Texas Regional Airport - Perrin Field. The Perrin Field Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of Perrin Army Airfield and Perrin Air Force Base in Grayson County Texas.  The base was in operation from 1941 to 1971 and trained tens of thousands of US and Allies pilots and crews.  The Museum collects, preserves, and displays key artifacts from historical American military events.  The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm.  There is a LOT to see so plan enough time for your visit to take it all in!