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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Founded1880|Population68,000|Peak68,000(2024)|CountyDallas/Rockwall County
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1880Founded: Named for a settler family.
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1952Incorporated: Rowlett was officially incorporated as a city.
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1960Parks & Recreation: Rowlett developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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2015EF4 Tornado: Devastating tornado on Dec 26.
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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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