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Keller, TX

Keller is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. According to the 2020 census, the city's population is 45,776, making Keller the 80th most populated city in Texas. The most recent population estimate, as of July 1, 2021, is 45,397. 

In the early 1850s, settlers established Keller and the town became a stop on the Texas and Pacific Railway. The settlers settled around the wooded region in Keller because of Keller's proximity to the Trinity River water supply and abundant farmland. On November 16, 1955, 

Keller became incorporated. Keller is mostly residential, featuring more than 300 acres (120 ha) of developed land for 11 park sites and more than 26 miles of hiking and biking trails. The city prides itself as "Texas's Most Family Friendly City." 

Keller is located at 32°55′39″N 97°14′10″W (32.927533, −97.235995).  According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.4 square miles (47.8 km2). Keller is east of Interstate 35W, south of Highway 114 and Alliance Gate Freeway.

Keller is in the western fringe of the Eastern Cross Timbers in northeast Tarrant County, part of the frontier of the Peters Colony settlers of the 1840s. In the mid-1840s, the area was first settled by a group of families from Missouri that homesteaded near the headwaters of Big Bear Creek. Mount Gilead Baptist Church was established on July 13, 1850. In 1859, the little log church was burned in an Indian raid. It served as the only schoolhouse in that part of the county until about 1910. 

The area became known as 'Double Springs' for the two large springs approximately 1⁄2 mile north of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. In the early 1870s, the Double Springs area had a cotton gin, a grist mill, a blacksmith shop, and several stores. In 1896, an artesian well was drilled in Keller; the Double Springs filled with silt over time and eventually were plugged and lost until rediscovery in 1984. Today Samantha Springs produces more than 200,000 gallons of water per day.

The Texas and Pacific Railway between Fort Worth and Texarkana was completed in June 1881, and the first train ran on this track on May 9, 1881, which ran parallel with parts of the old Chisholm cattle drive trail. With the advent of rail service, new villages were established all along the line. The Keller of today was one of them. On July 19, 1881, H.W. Black, a druggist of Tarrant County, set aside 40 acres (0.16 km2) out of the north end of the 62 acres (0.25 km2) deeded to him by A.C. Roberts (being a part of the Samuel Needham Survey) for a town site to be known as Athol, situated 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Fort Worth. The land was dedicated to the public for streets and alleyways, but the title to the remainder of the 62 acres (0.25 km2) was held by Mr. Black. Settlers migrated to the new village, and before a year had passed the name of the town was changed from Athol to Keller, honoring John C. Keller, a foreman on the railroad.

Health and wellness are paramount in Keller, evident through various community initiatives and facilities. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, located nearby, ensures residents have access to quality medical care. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Keller Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, Orangetheory Gym, and 360 Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Keller, such as the Heritage and Arcadia Trails Loop and the Bear Creek Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature. 

The top sites in Keller, TX are Fort Worth Stockyards, Six Flags Over Texas, and Fort Worth Zoo.

Population: 45,397 (2021). Elevation: 216 m. ZIP code: 76248. Area code: 682. Area: 18.50 sq mi (47.92 km2).

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What is the history of Keller, TX?

Located near Double Springs, the "Village" of Keller began with the news that the Texas Pacific Railroad would extend north of Fort Worth. Keller was settled in the early 1850's and received its name at the urging of a Texas Pacific Railroad official, honoring John C. Keller, a foreman on the railroad after the site became a stop on the railroad line. By 1882, the settlement, formerly known as Athol, became present-day Keller. 

Is Keller, TX affluent?

Located in Tarrant County, Keller sits east of Ft. Worth, west, and a tiny bit north of DFW Airport. Keller is considered an affluent city, and residents enjoy higher-end shopping and dining choices nearby. Around 46,000 residents call this nearly built-out city home.

Is Keller, TX safe?

Keller has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Keller is 1 in 130. Keller's crime rate is lower than approximately 66% of Texas communities. It is for these reasons that Keller is ranked as one of the top 100 safest cities in the U.S.A.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Keller

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance

Keller Recreation and Community Services Department

Anytime Fitness

Orangetheory Gym 

360 Fitness

Heritage and Arcadia Trails Loop 

Bear Creek Trail

Fort Worth Stockyards

Six Flags Over Texas

Fort Worth Zoo

History

Dfwmoves

Neighborhoodscout

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