Before Texas attained statehood
in 1846, the Garland area was part of the vast Peters colony, a venture by W.
S. Peters for the settlement of families around the present Dallas, Texas area.
Settlers began arriving about 1850, and a community was launched in 1874 with
a store and later a mill.
Garland pioneers found the black soil ideal for cotton and made it their primary
agricultural product.
By 1867, two cotton gins had been built to accommodate the farming community,
and in 1878 a post office was established.
Garland was named in honor of then Attorney General A. H. Garland.
In 1891, Garland was incorporated.
An election was held April 18, and 70 of the 71 qualified voters voted in favor
of incorporation.
From 1950 to 1954, the Garland area suffered the most serious drought in its history.
Since Garland's water came only from area wells, a dam on nearby Lake Lavon was
built and a water district formed.
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Today,Garland’s Lake
Ray Hubbard is a popular playground for the young and old alike.
Camping, boating, fishing and swimming are among the more recreational activities
you will find at the lake.
For sports enthusiasts, Garland has a total of 69 city parks encompassing 2,218
acres for those who enjoy the great outdoors.
Garland also has 37 tennis courts, 21 soccer fields, and three city swimming pools.
Garland industry is very diverse, with Aerospace/Defense, Trucks, Food, Paints/Coatings,
and Tools.
This diversity helps the City of Garland weather economic storms.
ZIP codes for Garland TX 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044, 75048. |
