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Flower Mound, Texas

Located in Denton County, Texas, Flower Mound was established in 1960. Named for a 12.5-acre mound covered in wildflowers. The mound is protected and cannot be developed.
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Founded 1960 | Population 79,000 | Peak 79,000 (2024) | County Denton County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Flower Mound, Texas

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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Flower Mound's identity and economy.
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1960 Community Forms: Named for flower-covered mound.
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1990 DFW Boom: Affluent growth.
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2010 Modern Era: Flower Mound continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1942 Government
Military Presence
1960 Culture
Community Forms
1990 Business
DFW Boom
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Named for a 12.5-acre mound covered in wildflowers.
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The mound is protected and cannot be developed.
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One of DFW's most affluent suburbs.
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Flower Mound is located in Denton County, Texas.
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Flower Mound was founded in 1960.

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Brandon Jefferson
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