Texoma Landmarks

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.

Lake Texoma Denison Dam
Business Address
State Hwy 91 4 miles West of Denison
Denison, TX 75020
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Completed 1944, the Denison Dam impounds the Red River Basin forming Lake Texoma - the second largest lake in Texas and the eleventh largest reservoir in capacity in the United States. The Denison Dam is located on the Red River between Texas and Oklahoma about 726 miles from the mouth of the Red River, or sometimes known as the Red River of the South and is managed by the US Corps of Engineers. When Lake Texoma began filling up, it changed the landscape considerably, forcing the relocation of railroads, highways, utilities, and cemeteries. The town of Preston, Texas, also known as Preston Bend was completely covered. You can drive across the Denison Dam on Hwy 91 and take in beautiful views of both Lake Texoma and the Red River and surrounding areas.