Perrin, Texas

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Perrin, Texas
Census-designated place
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In front of Mark Street on FM 2210, looking east
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Coordinates: 33°02′02″N98°04′09″W / 33.03389°N 98.06917°W / 33.03389; -98.06917
Country United States
State Texas
County Jack
Area
 • Total1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2)
 • Land1.59 sq mi (4.11 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,050 ft (320 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total398
 • Density250/sq mi (96.7/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76486
Area code 940
FIPS code 48-56864 [2]
GNIS feature ID1343870 [1]

Perrin is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in southeastern Jack County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 398. [2] It is located at the intersection of US Highway 281 and FM 2210.

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It was established in 1870 and named for Levi W. Perrin, the father of the town's founder, Louis Perrin. In the early 20th century, the small town supported two banks and was larger than Jacksboro. Perrin was in prime consideration for the county seat and was only passed over for Jacksboro because it was not centrally located within the county.

US 281 leads north from Perrin 14 miles (23 km) to Jacksboro and south 16 miles (26 km) to Mineral Wells. Fort Worth is 53 miles (85 km) to the southeast.

Businesses in the community include the Pirate One Stop (the town's only gas station), the US Post Office (ZIP code 76486), multiple churches, a Skid Steer dealership, a Food Truck, and the school.

The Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District serves area students including those living in the nearby community of Whitt.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010 398—
U.S. Decennial Census [3]
1850–1900 [4] 1910 [5]
1920 [6] 1930 [7] 1940 [8]
1950 [9] 1960 [10] 1970 [11]
1980 [12] 1990 [13] 2000 [14]
2010 [15]

Notable person

Former MLB pitcher Doyle Alexander lived outside of Perrin for a period of time in the late 2000s to early 2010s.

Bluegrass festivals

Two miles east of Perrin is Great Escapes RV Resort North Texas, formerly known as Mitchell Resort and RV Park, which was founded by the William and Frances Mitchell family. The park hosted bluegrass festivals, with the first presented in 1975. The Mitchell Family Bluegrass Gospel Band (William and Frances, along with their five children) performed at the festivals and were nationally renowned. The festivals ended in approximately 1998 and did not begin again until 2004, under new owners. The youngest of the Mitchell family, Patty Beth, served in the early 1990s as interim bassist/mandolinist and lead vocalist for an early lineup of the Dixie Chicks.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Perrin, Texas
  2. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Perrin CDP, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau .
  4. ↑ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  5. ↑ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  6. ↑ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  7. ↑ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  8. ↑ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  9. ↑ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  10. ↑ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  11. ↑ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  12. ↑ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  13. ↑ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  14. ↑ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  15. ↑ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .


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