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Living in Whitesboro
Whitesboro is a friendly small town in western Grayson County with a historic downtown, a proud horse-country heritage, and the lake about 15 minutes up the road. It is the comfortable middle: small-town life with easy access to both Sherman and the water.
Western Grayson County horse country
The feel of the place
Horse country with a festival heart
Founded in 1849 and named for postmaster Ambrose White, Whitesboro has kept a classic Texas small-town rhythm: a historic downtown, ranch land on every edge, and neighbors who show up for one another. It is also famously the home of the annual Whitesboro Peanut Festival, a townwide tradition since 1965.
The western Grayson County countryside is ranch and horse country, which gives the town a steady, outdoorsy character. Families like the small schools, the quiet streets, and the fact that Lake Texoma's best ramps are a 15-minute drive away.
It is the kind of town where the high school quarterback and the rodeo kid are often the same person, and where a Saturday means a ballgame, a parade, or a long ride out in the country.
Schools
A tight, highly rated rural district
Whitesboro ISD runs from an early childhood center through high school, with primary, intermediate, and middle campuses in between. It is a close-knit, above-average rural district where teachers know students by name.
With campuses laid out by grade level, kids move through a clear, supported path from kindergarten to graduation, and the community turns out for everything from Friday night games to the spring musical.
Parks and outdoor life
Ballfields, creekside trails, and the lake up the road
Whitecotton Park covers the sports side of town with lighted baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, and a concession stand, while Godwin Park, Center Street Park, a small tot lot, and a community swimming pool round out family life.
The Cross Timbers Hiking Trail offers a wooded escape nearby, and Lake Texoma access at Juniper Point, Cedar Bayou, and Rock Creek is a short drive north on US 377.
Things to do around town
Local favorites in Whitesboro
Location and commute
On US 82, between everything
Whitesboro sits on US 82 about 15 miles south of Lake Texoma and roughly 12 miles from Sherman. Dallas is about 70 miles to the south, an easy hour and a quarter drive for the times you need the city.
Lake Ray Roberts lies about 15 miles south of town, which gives Whitesboro residents two lakes within a short drive, plus the Sherman-area amenities in between.
Good to know
A few local facts about Whitesboro
- The Whitesboro Peanut Festival has been a town tradition since 1965.
- Whitesboro was named in 1849 for postmaster Ambrose White.
- Lake Ray Roberts state recreation areas lie about 15 miles south of town.
- The surrounding ranchland is known for horses and cattle operations, giving the area its horse-country nickname.
Let's talk Texoma
Whitesboro could be the easy choice
If you want ranch views, a real small town, and the lake close enough to take for granted, Whitesboro is worth a serious look. Carol is happy to walk you through the area.