Collinsville is a town in Grayson County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,866 at the 2020 census, up from 1,624 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Sherman–Denison metropolitan statistical area. Collinsville is located on U.S. Route 377, south of Whitesboro.

History

In 1904, Collinsville Academy was built. The school had two stories and six rooms, and could accommodate about 400 students. The school was rebuilt in 1941 with the intention being to help the citizens of Collinsville retain jobs during the Depression, according to the older citizens of the community. A 20-room school was built to replace it, and continues to be used as an elementary school. A high school and junior high were built in 1995.

Geography

Collinsville is located in southwestern Grayson County. US 377 passes through the west side of the town, leading north 7 mi to Whitesboro and south 12 mi to Pilot Point. Sherman, the Grayson County seat, is 22 mi to the northeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, Collinsville has a total area of 2.4 km2, all land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,866 people, 661 households, and 479 families residing in the town.

Education

The town is served by the Collinsville Independent School District and is home to the Collinsville High School Pirates.

Notable people