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Little Elm, Texas

Located in Denton County, Texas, Little Elm was established in 1850. One of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. On the shores of Lewisville Lake.
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Founded 1850 | Population 60,000 | Peak 60,000 (2024) | County Denton County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Little Elm, Texas

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1850 Founded: Named for elm trees.
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1960 Parks & Recreation: Little Elm developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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1966 Incorporated: Little Elm was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010 Growth Boom: Explosive DFW suburban growth.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1850 Culture
Founded
1960 Culture
Parks & Recreation
1966 Government
Incorporated
2010 Business
Growth Boom

Did You Know?

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One of the fastest-growing cities in Texas.
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On the shores of Lewisville Lake.
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Grew from 3,600 in 2000 to 60,000+ today.
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Little Elm is located in Denton County, Texas.
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Little Elm was founded in 1850.

Famous People from Little Elm, Texas

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Weston McKennie
Association Football Player · Born Aug 28, 1998 · Age 27
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Samuel S. Wilks
Mathematician, Statistician · Born Jun 17, 1906 · Died Mar 7, 1964 (age 57)

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