Perryville, TX
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About Perryville
- • Country singer, Stoney LaRue, spent his childhood in Perryville, TX.
- • The 'Perryville Two-Step,' a local dance, originated in the town's dance halls.
- • The railroad expansion in the late 1800s established Perryville as a shipping hub.
- • Local legend says a buried treasure is hidden near the old mill site.
- • A devastating tornado in 1932 nearly leveled Perryville, prompting rebuilding efforts.
- • Named after early settler, J. Perry, it was established in 1888.
- • Its population is roughly 850, smaller than most high school graduating classes.
- • Perryville sits at 450 feet above sea level, slightly higher than surrounding farmland.
- • Agriculture and ranching remain the core of Perryville's economy.
- • Perryville evokes a sense of quiet nostalgia, like a faded photograph.
- • The Dallas Cowboys are the closest NFL team, known for their five Super Bowl wins.
- • Perryville High's 1978 football team reached the state semi-finals.
- • The Leon River flows near Perryville.
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