Grand Saline, TX

About Grand Saline

• • Jim Reeves, a famous country singer, was born near Grand Saline.
• • The unique "Salt Palace" building material came from the local mines.
• • Salt production from its natural saline springs established Grand Saline.
• • A massive salt dome lies beneath the town, influencing its geology.
• • A devastating fire in 1930 destroyed much of the downtown area.
• • Named for its large salt deposits, it was incorporated in 1895.
• • With roughly 3,000 residents, its population is smaller than many Texas towns.
• • Sitting at 413 feet, its elevation is typical for East Texas.
• • Salt mining and processing remain a significant part of its economy.
• • A feeling of quiet, small-town comfort permeates the air.
• • The Dallas Mavericks, 60 miles away, won the NBA Championship in 2011.
• • Grand Saline High School has a fierce football rivalry with Wills Point.
• • The area's geology is influenced by the East Texas Oil Field.
• • The Sabine River flows near Grand Saline.
• • Caddo tribes inhabited the area before European settlement.
• • U.S. Route 80 passes through Grand Saline.

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