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Terrell, Texas

Terrell is a city in the U.S.
Population 17,465

Top Events in Terrell History

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1873Architecture
== History == Terrell developed as a railroad town, beginning in 1873 with the construction of the Texas and Pacific Railroad line.
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1875Government
The community was incorporated in 1875.
3
1892History
In 1892, Terrell was a sundown town that largely prohibited African Americans from living there.
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1899History
The first automobile appeared in 1899.
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1949Military
In 1949, the Southern Bible Institute, based in Dallas and affiliated with the Churches of Christ, bought the military college property and transferred their operations here, re...
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2000Military
In 2000, the museum was instrumental in honoring four RAF airmen who died in a crash during World War II.
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2010Education
Burnett Early Childhood Center (Serving three- and four-year olds) In 2010, Terrell Independent School District voted to rezone the district into East and West for grades 3–6.
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2011History
City, state, and even international dignitaries gathered in Terrell on Friday, September 16, 2011, to mark the opening of the new Major William F.
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2019Culture
congressman since 2019 Jimmy Harris, football defensive back and quarterback Kenoy Kennedy, football safety Willie B.

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Historical Timeline

1873Architecture
== History == Terrell developed as a railroad town, beginning in 1873 with the construction of the Texas and Pacific Railroad line.
1875Government
The community was incorporated in 1875.
1892History
In 1892, Terrell was a sundown town that largely prohibited African Americans from living there.
1899History
The first automobile appeared in 1899.
1949Military
In 1949, the Southern Bible Institute, based in Dallas and affiliated with the Churches of Christ, bought the military college property and transferred their operations here, re...
2000Military
In 2000, the museum was instrumental in honoring four RAF airmen who died in a crash during World War II.
2010Education
Burnett Early Childhood Center (Serving three- and four-year olds) In 2010, Terrell Independent School District voted to rezone the district into East and West for grades 3–6.
2011History
City, state, and even international dignitaries gathered in Terrell on Friday, September 16, 2011, to mark the opening of the new Major William F.
2019Culture
congressman since 2019 Jimmy Harris, football defensive back and quarterback Kenoy Kennedy, football safety Willie B.

Did You Know?

1
Terrell is located in the state of Texas.
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Terrell has a population of 17,465 residents.
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state of Texas, located in Kaufman County.

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Famous People from Terrell, Texas

DJ
Darrius Johnson
Football Player · Born Sep 17, 1973 · Died Feb 25, 2021 (age 47)
JB
Jimmy Harris (defensive back)
Football Player · Born Nov 12, 1934 · Died Aug 9, 2011 (age 76)
FR
Frank Reaugh
Artist · Born Dec 29, 1860 · Died May 6, 1945 (age 84)
LG
Lance Gooden
Politician · Born Dec 1, 1982 · Age 43
JF
Jamie Foxx
Comedian, Actor · Born Dec 13, 1967 · Age 58
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