Military History

Perrin Air Force Base Operated in Grayson County from 1941

Perrin Air Force Base near Sherman opened in 1941 and was a major military presence in Grayson County for decades. It shaped the local economy.

Grayson County History & Culture

The base was built in 1941. It was named for a local aviator. Military personnel and their families moved to the area, which gave the local economy a boost. The base became an important place for pilot training.

When the base closed, the land was put to new use. It became Grayson County's regional airport and a business park. The roads, buildings, and other infrastructure that were built for the base kept serving the community long after the military left.

The Handbook of Texas says the base's construction was a turning point in the county's 20th-century growth. For more details, check the official source listed here.

Source to confirm: Handbook of Texas — Grayson County

More Grayson County notes

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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