Perrin, Texas
Encyclopedia
Perrin is an unincorporated community in southeastern Jack County
, Texas
, United States
). It has a population of approximately 500, and it is located at the intersection of US HWY 281 and FM 2210.
It was established in 1870 and named for Levi W. Perrin, the father of the town's founder Louis Perrin.
In the early 20th century, the small town supported two banks and was larger than Jacksboro. Perrin was in prime consideration for the county seat and was only passed over because it was not centrally located within the county.
Currently the town consists of:
The Pirates Cove (the town's only gas station), a new restaurant, Perrin Feed and Hardware, the US Post Office (zip code 76486), multiple churches, and the school.
The Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District
serves area students including those living in the nearby community of Whitt.
Jack County, Texas
*Bryson*Jacksboro*Jermyn *Joplin *Perrin *Gibtown-See also:*National Register of Historic Places listings in Jack County, Texas-External links:*...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
). It has a population of approximately 500, and it is located at the intersection of US HWY 281 and FM 2210.
It was established in 1870 and named for Levi W. Perrin, the father of the town's founder Louis Perrin.
In the early 20th century, the small town supported two banks and was larger than Jacksboro. Perrin was in prime consideration for the county seat and was only passed over because it was not centrally located within the county.
Currently the town consists of:
The Pirates Cove (the town's only gas station), a new restaurant, Perrin Feed and Hardware, the US Post Office (zip code 76486), multiple churches, and the school.
The Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District
Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District
Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Perrin, Texas .In addition to Perrin, the district also serves the community of Whitt in northwestern Parker County....
serves area students including those living in the nearby community of Whitt.