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Rockwall, Texas

Rockwall, Texas is a small town named for a strange wall in

the smallest county in Texas. This unique city boasts of a
charm that can be matched by few. Rockwall provides a haven for those who want to live near a major metropolis but away from the hustle and bustle of the big city lifestyle.

Rockwall is a lakeside city located on the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard, in Rockwall County, about 22 miles east of downtown Dallas, on Interstate 30 at State Highway 66 and State Highway 205. The city is the county seat of Rockwall County, it is also a suburb of Dallas and part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

The theme behind every decision by the civic leaders of Rockwall is: "Rockwall is a progressive City with a "hometown" atmosphere." And that it is the city retains a unique small-town feel and traditional values, proudly maintains one of the highest-ranking school systems, a low crime rate, it also has one of the lowest tax rates within the State of Texas, and has many projects in development to improve the quality of life without diminishing what has drawn so many in so short a time.

Rockwall enjoys a year-round mild climate with little variance in temperature. The average is 66 degrees with a low of 55 degrees and a high of 77 degrees. Annual rainfall is about 37 inches.

Rockwall History

The area of Rockwall was first settled in the 1840s by the Boydstun family who were soon followed by others. The community of Rockwall was founded in April 1854 with 40 acres donated by Elijah Elgin to start a town.

The story of the Rockwall name is as unique as the city. In 1851, while trying to dig a water well, for the home he and his family were going to build, Mr. Wade hit what appeared to be a possible stone formation. Upon further inspection, he found a long "rock wall" running under the earth. Thus, the name Rockwall was born. Evidence of this rock wall system remains. In fact, it spiders out at several points within the county.

In 1873, the state legislature created Rockwall County from a portion of the County of Kaufman. Rockwall then became the seat of the county. A year later the town incorporated, becoming the City of Rockwall. The railroad came to the city in 1886, making it a major point of shipping. Wells College was opened in 1893.

The city continued to grow during the 1920s-1930s. The city's population was declining until after WW II, when growth returned to Rockwall. Growth was slow and steady until the combined influences of the opening of the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, which brought growth to the entire Dallas region, Lake Ray Hubbard's construction and the job opportunities awaiting folks in Dallas.

Rockwall Demographics

Population	Household Median Income	Family Median Income
29,500	$75,121	$65,411

School Information

Rockwall is home to the acclaimed Rockwall County Independent School District. The city of Rockwall is served by eight elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools and one academy. The city is also home to the Higher Education Center at Rockwall, which is part of the Collin County Community College District and Texas A&M University-commerce also holds classes at the center.

Rockwall Recreation

Due to the Rockwall's location on the beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard ( a 22, 745 acres lake) residents of the rural community enjoy all the amenities of lakeside living. There is are nearby trails and an abundance of water sports and outdoor recreational opportunities which include the Rowlett Creek Nature Preserve Trails, the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Mountain Bike Trail, the White Rock Lake Park, consisting of 1,119 acres, the Plano Outdoor Learning Center, Trinity Trials.

The City of Rockwall features 330 acres of parkland and dedicated open space as well as three golf courses. The city has an award winning Parks and Recreation Program which provides swimming, playground, picnicking, ponds, community buildings, walking trails and an amphitheater for residents enjoyment. In addition there are four marinas, three public boat ramps and a yacht club.

Rockwall also offers excellent shopping opportunities including Goliad Place which offers delightful shops housed in charming early 1900's cottages and Old Town Shoppes on the Square, the historic downtown area of Rockwall. There are also several shopping centers: Ridge Road Shopping Center, Rockwall Village Shopping Center, and Steger Towne Crossing.

Cultural arts are also offered to the community by the way of the Rockwall Community Playhouse, the Lakeside singers, the Hubbard Chamber Music Series and the City of Rockwall Parks and Recreation's Concert by the Lake Series. Other contributions to the arts are made by various Churches, service clubs and charitable organization which are an integral part of the Rockwall community.

Nearby points of interest include Dallas Love Field Airport, the Heritage Farm Museum, Interurban Railway Museum, the Multi-cultural Art Academy, Reunion Arena, the Rockwell County Historical Museum

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