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Historic Site

Denison Is the Birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower

Denison, Texas is where the 34th U.S. President was born in 1890, and the Texas Historical Commission operates his birthplace as a public historic site.

Grayson County History & Culture

Dwight David Eisenhower was born at 609 S. Lamar Ave. in Denison on October 14, 1890. He was the first U.S. president born in Texas. The modest frame house where he was born became a state park in 1958, while he was still president. The Texas Historical Commission now runs it as the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site.

The site is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Guided tours are offered throughout the day. Admission is $6 for adults, with lower rates for seniors, veterans, and youth. Children 5 and under are free. Prices can change, so verify on the THC website before visiting.

Source to confirm: Texas Historical Commission — Eisenhower Birthplace

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Property Tax Basics

Two Different Offices Handle Your Property Taxes

Grayson County splits property tax duties between two offices, and knowing which one to call saves you time.

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Homestead Exemption

Apply for a Homestead Exemption to Lower Your Tax Bill

If your home is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed at a Much Lower Rate

Texas allows farmland and ranchland to be taxed on what it can produce, not what it would sell for, which can mean a much lower tax bill.

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Appraisal Protest

You Can Challenge Your Property Appraisal Each Year

If you think the Grayson Central Appraisal District overvalued your property, you have the right to protest and get a hearing.

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