A brief history of Paris, Texas, and the case for buying a new vehicle from Ramey Chevrolet

Paris, Texas is located less than 100 miles from the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex, at the edge of the Piney Woods region of Texas in Lamar County. With a population of more than 25,000, Paris is one of the larger cities in Northeast Texas and the “Second Largest Paris in the World”. In his 1998 book “The New Rating Guide to Life in America’s Small Cities,” Kevin Heubusch ranked Paris as the “best small town in Texas”. Paris is home to a variety of historical landmarks, including a 70-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower, topped with a big red cowboy hat.

Once a major cotton exchange, the largest employer in Paris is now Essent Healthcare, which operates the Paris Regional Medical Center. Outside of healthcare, the largest employers in the city are Kimberly-Clark paper products and Campbell’s Soup. Paris is bordered by the Loop 286, which runs in a complete circle around the city. The inner portion of the city is served by the Paris Independent School District, while the northern and southern portions of the city outside of the beltway are served by the North Lamar Independent School District and Chisum Independent School District, respectively. Secondary eduction is provided by Paris Junior College.

What makes Paris such a desirable city to live in is the fact that it is not far from the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex, yet it still maintains a small town feel. Many residents commute in their Chevrolets, from Paris to the northern suburbs of Dallas via State Highway 82 for a higher level of shopping, dining and entertainment than what is currently offered in Lamar County. State Highway 82 takes commuters directly into the city of Sherman, where Ramey Chevrolet is located (just south of Hwy. 82 on US 75 at Lamberth Road). Ramey is a great choice for a new or used vehicle, and offers a wider range of selection than what is available in Paris. If you are on the hunt for a new or used Chevrolet, consider making the short drive from Paris to Sherman today; we will make it worth the drive!

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Ramey Chevrolet is located at the SE corner of US 75 and Lamberth Road in Sherman, Texas. A short drive from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Ramey Chevrolet is proud to serve the communities of Sherman, Denison, McKinney, Whitesboro, Paris, Bonham and all of the Texoma region.