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Rowlett, Texas

Located in Dallas/Rockwall County, Texas, Rowlett was established in 1880. An EF4 tornado struck Rowlett the day after Christmas 2015. On the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard.
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Founded 1880 | Population 68,000 | Peak 68,000 (2024) | County Dallas/Rockwall County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Rowlett, Texas

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1880 Founded: Named for a settler family.
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1952 Incorporated: Rowlett was officially incorporated as a city.
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1960 Parks & Recreation: Rowlett developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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2015 EF4 Tornado: Devastating tornado on Dec 26.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1880 Culture
Founded
1952 Government
Incorporated
1960 Culture
Parks & Recreation
2015 Disaster
EF4 Tornado

Did You Know?

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An EF4 tornado struck Rowlett the day after Christmas 2015.
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On the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard.
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Growing DFW suburb east of Dallas.
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Rowlett is located in Dallas/Rockwall County, Texas.
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Rowlett was founded in 1880.

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