Pottsboro, Texas

Pottsboro is located in Grayson County, Highway 289 passes through the west side of town. This main highway leads south about ten miles to Southmayd, and then take it the other direction about ten miles and end up at Lake Texoma. Denison is about eight miles from Pottsboro, and Sherman is about twelve miles. The population according to the 2010 census is about 2,160 people, and is continuing to grow!

Pottsboro was established in 1879 by James A. Potts, he donated land for a town and a right-of-way so that the railroads could extend from Denison to his area. The town became a business center and in 1880 had the name “Pottsborough”. When the post office came they then decided to take the “ugh” off the end and it became the name it is today. The main goal of this city is to maintain a small-town atmosphere and to provide services to its citizens. Aside from all of the historical information, Pottsboro school district was rated “exemplary” in 2010 by the Texas Education Agency. 

The median home value in Pottsboro is $200,138 as of last year. People who are drawn to outdoor activities in unspoiled areas should consider finding a home in this city as all the greenbelts around here provide a beautiful setting for hiking and other outdoor pursuits. Many of the homes in this location have granite countertop kitchens, which are both easy to clean and durable, ready for any recipe you decide to take on! For those who love to spend the summer at the pool, there are several community pools around Pottsboro that have space for your social activities as well. As well as a few minutes down the road to the lake to spend those hot summer days with family and friends!