About Paris, TX
Paris is a part of the Lamar County of Texas known for its unique location. The city is located in Tornado Alley and it sees tornadoes frequently. The city is actually a part of the West Gulf Coastal Plain. The city serves as the County Seat of the Lamar County. The city was officially incorporated in 1845. Major attractions include Pat Mayse Lake and Lake Crook. Each year in the month of July, there is a bicycling event ‘Tour de Paris’ organized in the region that attracts many tourists from America and Europe. Among the biggest companies in Paris are Kimberly-Clark Cooperation, Campbell’s Soup and Sara Lee Bakery. The biggest schools here are Paris Junior College and Paris High School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Paris is Record Park and Bywaters Park. Historic Paris train station and the local 70-foot Paris Eiffel Tower are the other major attractions of the city. Famous persons from Paris include cattle baron John Chisum and professional football Hall of Fame Member Raymond Berry.
