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Hi story of the City

The area now known as Colleyville was {rst settled in the mid-1800s, consisting of {ve small communities centered around
local churches and schools. Early settlers arrived in Texas during the nearly ten years of the Independent Republic of Texas,
though none initially settled in the untamed lands between the creeks that would eventually become Colleyville.
Originally a small crossroads town situated between For t Wor th and Grapevine—home to the Dallas-For t Wor th
International Airpor t—Colleyville was located at the present- day intersection of East Glade Road and Bransford Road.

Before Colleyville's establishment , the area was predominantly inhabited by coyotes, wild turkeys, deer, bear, and nomadic
Native American tribes. The city's name honors Dr. Lilburn Howard Colley, who settled in the community in the 1880s. Dr.
Colley, the town's only physician, was actively engaged in civic activities, making signi{cant contributions to the
community's development . Following the turn of the century, the Colleyville area gained recognition for its exceptional
cantaloupes, watermelons, squash, and tomatoes, re|ecting the agricultural roots of the region.

Incorporated in January 1956 , Colleyville began with less than two square miles and a modest population of approximately
250 residents. The city ’s close -proximity to Dallas-For t Wor th International Airpor t spurred substantial growth during the
late 1970s and early 1980s, leading to the development of high- quality residential neighborhoods. Today, Colleyville is
home to over 25,000 residents and ser ves as a peaceful residential enclave for many corporate executives, entrepreneurs,
professional athletes, and their families. As the city looks to the future, it remains committed to providing its citizens with
the high- quality residential environment that Colleyville is known for, while strategically expanding upscale retail
development and preser ving its unique country atmosphere.

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