Pecan Gap is a city in Delta and Fannin counties within the U.S. state of Texas.

The first inhabitants of the area that is now Pecan Gap were the Caddo people, who settled large portions of eastern Texas as early as 800 CE.

The Caddo were highly advanced, living in large wooden structures, and were skilled farmers.

In 1836, the Republic of Texas officially recognized the region around Pecan Gap as part of Red River County.

[7] A specific layer of the soil in the region is known as Pecan Gap Chalk, named for the city when it was discovered nearby in 1918.

The layer is a blue-gray, sandy chalk substance, which is fossil-rich and is located in much of the Pecan Gap vicinity.

[12] Temperatures in Pecan Gap are generally high, with the average in January being 42 °F (6 °C) and in July being 82 °F (28 °C).

The community receives low precipitation, with the average monthly high being around 5.5 inches (140 mm) in May and June.

August is the driest month for the city, when it receives an average of just 2 inches (51 mm) of rain.

It is organized by the Pecan Gap Ladies Club and features various attractions such as a parade, pet show, lawnmower races, food and drinks, and a gift shop open only during the event.