Paris, (1) capital of Bourbon county, Kentucky, on Stoner Creek, 19 miles by rail NE. of Lexington. It contains a military institute, and manufactures whisky, flour, cordage, &c. Pop. (1890) 5505.—(2) Capital of Lamar county, Texas, 98 miles by rail NE. of Dallas. It has manufactories of brooms, furniture, sashes, wagons, ploughs, &c. Pop. (1890) 8258.
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