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Cedar Hill, TX

Cedar Hill is a city in Dallas and Ellis counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is located approximately 16 miles (26 km) southwest of downtown Dallas and is situated along the eastern shore of Joe Pool Lake and Cedar Hill State Park. Per the 2020 United States census, the population was 49,148. Cedar Hill is a suburb of the city of Dallas and is part of the Best Southwest area, which includes the nearby cities of DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster. 

Early in its history, Cedar Hill lay along a branch of the Chisholm Trail and served as the temporary county seat of Dallas County. In 1856, a tornado swept through the town, killing nine people and destroying most of its buildings. The seat of the county was moved to Dallas not long after.

Cedar Hill is located at 32°35′18″N 96°56′50″W (32.588454, –96.947325) in North Texas. Adjacent cities are Grand Prairie to the southwest, west, and northwest; Dallas to the north; Duncanville to the north and northeast; DeSoto to the northeast and east; Glenn Heights and Ovilla to the southeast; and Midlothian to the south. Most of the city of Cedar Hill is in Dallas County, but a small southern section of the city spills over into Ellis County. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.0 km2), of which 35.8 square miles (92.8 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.26%, is water.

The city is sometimes referred to as the "hill country of Dallas" (in comparison to the "hill country" surrounding Austin and San Antonio). The city is full of native eastern red cedar evergreen trees and stands at an elevation of about 800 feet (240 m) above sea level—the highest point in a straight line from the Red River at the Texas-Oklahoma border to the Gulf Coast.

Because of its elevation, many local radio and TV stations have their antennas located there. Pulse-Doppler weather radar equipment for tracking tornadoes is also attached to these steel antenna masts that reach several thousand feet into the air.

The "Austin chalk" limestone uplift on which most of Cedar Hill is spread is covered with "gumbo"-cleche-clay topsoil from a few inches to many feet. The western edge of the city, primarily the Lake Ridge neighborhood, falls below the limestone uplift on the Eagle Ford shale strata surrounding Joe Pool Lake.

Cedar Hill was founded circa 1846 by a small group of settlers from the Peters Colony. They came from Kentucky, Alabama, and surrounding areas to arrive in the Dallas area of North Texas; 197 families and 184 single men settled in what is now Cedar Hill, making it the largest settlement in the area at the time

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Cedar Hill. The city prioritizes community well-being with facilities like the Cedar Hill Recreation Center, providing fitness programs, sports activities, and community events. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Fit Camp, Orangetheory Gym, and Anytime Fitness. Moreover, residents have access to quality healthcare services through facilities like Cedar Hill Medical Group. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Chico, such as the Cedar Hill State Park and the Dorba Trails. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Cedar Hill, TX are Cedar Ridge Preserve, Joe Pool Lake, and Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center.

Population: 48,411 (2023). ZIP codes: 75104, 75106. Area codes: 214, 469, 945, 972. Elevation: 253 m. Area: 35.9 square miles (93.0 km2).

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What is the history of Cedar Hill, TX?

Cedar Hill, first known as the "cedar brakes", was founded around 1846 by a small group of settlers from the Peters Colony. They traveled to the Dallas area of North Texas on horseback and by ox-drawn wagon following trails beaten into existence by Native Americans, buffalo, and explorers. They came seeking a place to build their homes, to socialize, worship, and conduct business.

Is Cedar Hill, TX expensive?

Cedar Hill, Texas's cost of living is 6% higher than the national average. Cedar Hill's housing expenses are 6% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 14% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 14% lower than the national average.

How old is Cedar Hill, TX?

The tiny settlement of Cedar Hill was established in 1846. Families set their roots around a special plot of land donated by Abraham Hart, one of the first settlers in the area and recipient of land through the 1841 Peter's Colony land grant. William C. Hart donated the land for the town square in 1847, although the plat was not laid out until 1871 when J. M. Williams of the Santa Fe Railroad put pen to paper and officially filed the plat with Dallas County. 

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Wikipedia

City of Cedar Hill 

Cedar Hill Recreation Center

Fit Camp

Orangetheory Gym 

Anytime Fitness

Cedar Hill Medical Group

Cedar Hill State Park 

Dorba Trails

Cedar Ridge Preserve

Joe Pool Lake

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center

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