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Section 1 Executive
Community Profile

LOCATION

Westlake is conveniently located between DFW Airport and Alliance Airport, on the south side
of State Highway 114, providing quick, easy access to all areas of the Dallas-Ft. Worth
Metroplex.

The unique location of Westlake is ideal for
many of its major corporate campuses and
residential communities. A common ideal
shared by our corporate and individual
residents is their support of the existing
character and charm of the community as
well as a commitment to excellence in new
development.

HISTORY OF WESTLAKE

The region has always been known for its natural bounty, its
trade value, and its wonderful people. The Town of Westlake
and northeast Tarrant County has maintained that distinction
over the years, becoming one of the most desirable and
sought-after places to live in America.

Early Settlers… 1847
The Town of Westlake was settled by Charles and Matilda
Medlin when they arrived in the area with about 20 other
families in 1847. They initially settled along Denton Creek but
moved south to higher ground after weathering ferocious
floods from the creek. Until 1997, the three-story Medlin barn
was a local historic landmark. When it had to be removed,
after what was believed to be 130 years of use, for safety
concerns. Legends include those of Sam Bass and Bonnie
and Clyde hiding in the barn.

The 1870’s…
Dove Road was the cardinal road between
Grapevine and Roanoke. The road took its name from
the Dove Community which was located between the
two towns. Dove Road originated in the 1870’s and
got its name from the Lonesome Dove Baptist Church
located in the community.

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