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Introduction to Farmers Branch, Texas
Farmers Branch, Texas, in Dallas county, is 4 miles S of Carrollton, Texas (center to center) and 10 miles NW of Dallas, Texas. The city is part of the Dallas metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 27,508 people live in Farmers Branch.
Farmers Branch History
Farmers Branch was first settled in 1842. Thomas Keenan and his wife Sarah were the first settlers of the area. Originally, the city was part of Peter's Colony and known as Mustang. Later on, it was renamed Farmers Branch because of the area's flourishing crops and rich soil. The Webb's Chapel Methodist Church, the first church of the city and first school of the county, was established in 1845. The city's post office was established in 1848. The Dallas and Wichita Railroad entered the city around 1877. Farmers Branch was officially incorporated on February 23, 1946.
Farmers Branch and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Farmers Branch
The Farmers Branch Historical Park, which preserves the history and heritage of Texas and Peters Colony, is a great place for all history buffs. Some of the other local parks are the Bicentennial Park, Gussie Field Watterworth Park, Dutch Village Park, Morningstar Park, Kerr Park, Temple Trails Park, and Winn Park. The Sandy Lake Amusement Park, Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park, and Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center are also worth visiting. In addition, you can reach the Six Flags Over Texas within few minutes by car.
Farmers Branch Transportation
Flights can be availed from Dallas Love Field Airport.
Farmers Branch Higher Education
Brookhaven College is the local college. Richland College and The University of Texas at Dallas are also nearby.
Farmers Branch strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Comparing Farmers Branch to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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