Whitesboro , Texas is located in far western Grayson County along the intersection of Highway 377 and US 82 between the towns of Gainesville and Sherman. With sandy loam soil, beautiful oak trees, and numerous Whitesboro, TX acreage homes, the town is rapidly becoming a popular retreat for horse enthusiasts.
Home to a population of around 3,760 residents as of the 2000 census, Whitesboro is located 60 miles north of Dallas and 140 miles south of Oklahoma City. Just 10 miles north of Whitesboro you'll find the beautiful Lake Texoma, a popular vacation destination for hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. Lake Ray Roberts, the area's newest lake, is located only 15 miles south of Whitesboro. These lakes provide Whitesboro residents and tourists with an array of activities, including fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, picnicking, and more.
Whitesboro is the site of the Annual Peanut Festival, a tradition that began in 1965 when Whitesboro Chamber of Commerce volunteers set aside the third Saturday in October to honor the efforts of the area's peanut farmers. Over 20,000 people attend the Annual Peanut Festival, making it the largest and longest running festival in the Lake Texoma area. The event provides an array of festivities, including a peanut shelling contest, peanut spitting contest, and a jalapeno eating contest. In addition, the festival hosts a classic car show, and the crowning of Miss West Texoma.
The average income for a family in Whitesboro is around $43,000. Along with the increase in popularity of Whitesboro, TX acreage homes, the economic growth of Whitesboro is expected to continue to rise. The city serves as the business hub for nearby towns including Collinsville, Gordonville, Sadler, and other smaller towns in the area. Both the Whitesboro Area Chamber of Commerce and the Whitesboro Industrial Development Corporation (WIDCO) are responsible for promoting the civic and commercial progress of the community, as well as aiding in business relocation and recruitment, land development, and the city's overall economic welfare.
For more information on this beautiful and growing city, and Whitesboro, TX acreage homes for sale, contact real estate professionals Cheryl and Dutch Wiemeyer at (940)365-4687 today.
