Seeing as how we’re located in the awesome town of Lewisville, TX, I thought I should post about Old Town Lewisville. Old Town is a really unique look into Lewisville’s past. Lewisville was settled in the 1840′s as an outpost for those heading to the Southwest and primarily from a land grant from the State of Texas in an effort to populate Denton county. Today, Lewisville is a bustling bedroom community in the Dallas – Ft. Worth Metro area that provides just as much charm as it did 170 years ago.

Old Town Lewisville, TX

At the beginning, the area of Lewisville was known as the Holford Prarie Settlement, named after it’s founding families. The Wichita Railroad was eventually what brought the settlement to the place known today as Old Town. In 1855 Basdeal Lewis laid way to a plan for growing a city named after himself. Lewisville and Old Town were conceptualized and planned growth. Buildings eventually were constructed near the railroad and Lewisville grew steadily until 1950 with Old Town being the centerpiece of it’s social and cultural activities.

In the 1950′s, the construction of Lewisville Dam and the creation Lewisville Lake was the first step in a population explosion. The simultaneous construction of US 77 (I-35E) brought more interstate traffic and subsequently commerce. In  1970, the population of Lewisville reached 9,200. Job growth and significant residential building increased Lewisville’s population to 25,000 by 1980. Today, the city’s population is over 100,000 and Old Town is still the main attraction for tourists and residents alike. Cultural events like “Western Days” keeps locals attracted to the downtown area known as Old Town.

I first moved to Lewisville, TX last year. Personally, I found the community to be great. Everyone I’ve met has been friendly and helpful. My first real Old Town experience was during Western Days and I had a lot of fun watching the tamale eating competition. I want to say on behalf of Southwest Equipment and myself, thanks Lewisville.

For more info on the City of Lewisville, visit their website.

Lewisville City Hall