Perrin, Texas
Census-designated place
In front of Mark Street on FM 2210, looking east
In front of Mark Street on FM 2210, looking east
Perrin is located in Texas
Perrin
Perrin
Perrin is located in the United States
Perrin
Perrin
Coordinates: 33°02′02″N 98°04′09″W / 33.03389°N 98.06917°W / 33.03389; -98.06917
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyJack
Area
 • Total1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2)
 • Land1.59 sq mi (4.11 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,050 ft (320 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total398
 • Density250/sq mi (96.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76486
Area code940
FIPS code48-56864[2]
GNIS feature ID1343870[1]

Perrin is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in southeastern Jack County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 398.[2] It is located at the intersection of US Highway 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 for Jacksboro because it was not centrally located within the county.

US 281 leads north from Perrin 14 miles (23 km) to Jacksboro and south 16 miles (26 km) to Mineral Wells. Fort Worth is 53 miles (85 km) to the southeast.

Businesses in the community include the Pirate One Stop (the town's only gas station), the US Post Office (ZIP code 76486), multiple churches, a Skid Steer dealership, a Food Truck, and the school.

The Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District serves area students including those living in the nearby community of Whitt.

Notable person

Former MLB pitcher Doyle Alexander lived outside of Perrin for a period of time in the late 2000s to early 2010s.

Bluegrass festivals

Two miles east of Perrin is Great Escapes RV Resort North Texas, formerly known as Mitchell Resort and RV Park, which was founded by the William and Frances Mitchell family. The park hosted bluegrass festivals, with the first presented in 1975. The Mitchell Family Bluegrass Gospel Band (William and Frances, along with their five children) performed at the festivals and were nationally renowned. The festivals ended in approximately 1998 and did not begin again until 2004, under new owners. The youngest of the Mitchell family, Patty Beth, served in the early 1990s as interim bassist/mandolinist and lead vocalist for an early lineup of the Dixie Chicks.

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Perrin, Texas
  2. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Perrin CDP, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2018.


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