Map of Perrin CDP

Perrin is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in southeastern Jack County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 398. It is located at the intersection of US Highway 281 and FM 2210.

It was established in 1870 and named for Levi W. Perrin, the father of the town’s founder, Louis Perrin. In the early 20th century, the small town supported two banks and was larger than Jacksboro. Perrin was in prime consideration for the county seat and was only passed over for Jacksboro because it was not centrally located within the county.

US 281 leads north from Perrin 14 miles (23 km) to Jacksboro and south 16 miles (26 km) to Mineral Wells. Fort Worth is 53 miles (85 km) to the southeast.

Businesses in the community include the Pirate One Stop (the town’s only gas station), the US Post Office (ZIP code 76486), multiple churches, a Skid Steer dealership, a Food Truck, and the school.

The Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District serves area students including those living in the nearby community of Whitt.

Former MLB Pitcher, Doyle Alexander, lived outside of Perrin for a period of time in the late 2000’s to early 2010’s.

Perrin CDP overview:
Name:	Perrin CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Texas
County:	Jack County
Elevation:	1,050 ft (320 m)
Total Area:	1.61 sq mi (4.16 km²)
Land Area:	1.59 sq mi (4.11 km²)
Water Area:	0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Total Population:	398
Population Density:	250/sq mi (96.7/km²)
ZIP code:	76486
Area code:	940
FIPS code:	4856864
GNISfeature ID:	1343870

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Perrin online map. Source: Basemap layers from Google Map, Open Street Map (OSM), Arcgisonline, Wmflabs. Boundary Data from Database of Global Administrative Areas.