Bells is a city in Grayson County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,521 at the 2020 census, up from 1,392 at the 2010 census. The city lies north of Dallas and is part of the Sherman–Denison Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Bells had its start in the early 1870s when the railroad was extended to that point. According to local tradition, the ringing of church bells to greet the arrival of the railroad caused the name to be selected.

Geography

Bells is located in eastern Grayson County, at the intersection of U.S. Route 69 and Texas State Highway 56. US 69 leads northwest 13 mi to Denison and south 7 mi to Whitewright, while Highway 56 leads west 12 mi to Sherman, the Grayson County seat, and east 14 mi to Bonham. U.S. Route 82, a four-lane freeway, passes through the northern part of Bells, also leading to Sherman and Bonham. According to the United States Census Bureau, Bells has a total area of 5.7 km2, all land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,521 people, 673 households, and 475 families residing in the town.

Education

The town is served by the Bells Independent School District, with an elementary, junior high and high school.