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Paris

Tour de Paris Bicycle Rally in Paris
Photographer: Kevin Stillman

Region: Prairies and Lakes

Founded 1839 on divide between Red and Sulphur rivers; became seat of Lamar County in 1844; settled by diverse frontier society including Sam Bell Maxey, West Point graduate, attorney and Confederate general. Retired outlaw Frank James (brother of Jesse) clerked in a local dry goods store. Home of John Chisum, who became one of the West's foremost cattle barons. Notorious frontier outlaw queen, Belle Starr, tended a farm near town.

Today, a commercial/marketing center for fertile agricultural region; home of Paris Junior College.

For information on the Hayden Museum of American Art, which is open by appointment, contact the Paris Visitors and Convention Council.

Nearby Cities: Bonham, Pine Springs, Cooper, Clarksville, Leonard, Honey Grove, more...


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