Sherman
Sherman by Linda Ashby, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2011, offers a detailed exploration of the town of Sherman, Texas. This 128-page book presents the history of Sherman, which was founded in 1846 and relocated in 1848 due to environmental challenges. Known as the county seat of Grayson County, Sherman was named after General Sidney Sherman, a notable figure in the Texas Revolution, and has a rich legacy as an educational hub, often referred to as “The Athens of Texas.”
In this edition, readers will find a comprehensive account of Sherman’s development, highlighting its significance as an educational center with institutions like Kidd-Key Conservatory of Music and Austin College. The narrative also covers the arrival of the Butterfield-Overland Stage in 1858, marking a pivotal moment in the town’s history as it became a key mail route. Additionally, the book discusses the evolution of local industry, showcasing the ongoing economic contributions of companies such as Texas Instruments and Tyson Foods. Through its focus on history and local development, this book provides valuable insights into the cultural and economic landscape of Sherman and the Southwest region.
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Sherman was founded in 1846, but because of a lack of wood and water, the town moved east to its present location in 1848. The county seat of Grayson County, Sherman was named for Gen. Sidney Sherman, a hero of the Texas Revolution. From the beginning, Sherman was known as an educational center and was nicknamed “The Athens of Texas.” The home of Kidd-Key Conservatory of Music, Mary Nash College, North Texas Male and Female Academy, Carr-Burdette College, and today the prestigious Austin College, Sherman has long been an educational mecca. Sherman was incorporated in 1858, the same year the Butterfield-Overland Stage arrived. The stage line was the first mail route west of the Mississippi and covered a distance of 2,795 miles from St. Louis to San Francisco. As Sherman progressed, industry became a mainstay of the community, which continues to thrive today through companies such as Texas Instruments, GlobiTech, Sunny Delight, Progress Rail, Tyson Foods, Fisher Controls, Kaiser Aluminum, and CertainTeed Corporation.
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