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Wylie, Texas

Located in Collin County, Texas, Wylie was established in 1886. Grew from 15,000 in 2000 to 57,000+ today. Near Lake Lavon in Collin County.
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Founded 1886 | Population 57,000 | Peak 57,000 (2024) | County Collin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Wylie, Texas

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1886 Founded: Railroad town.
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1946 Incorporated: Wylie was officially incorporated as a city.
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1960 Parks & Recreation: Wylie developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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2010 Growth: Explosive DFW growth.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1886 Transport
Founded
1946 Government
Incorporated
1960 Culture
Parks & Recreation
2010 Business
Growth

Did You Know?

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Grew from 15,000 in 2000 to 57,000+ today.
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Near Lake Lavon in Collin County.
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One of the fastest-growing DFW suburbs.
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Wylie was founded in 1886.
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Wylie has a population of approximately 57,000.

Famous People from Wylie, Texas

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Herbert M. Shelton
Politician, Dietitian · Born Oct 6, 1895 · Died Jan 1, 1985 (age 89)
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Victor Ulloa
Association Football Player · Born Mar 4, 1992 · Age 33
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Kylie Rae Harris
Singer, Singer-Songwriter · Born May 15, 1989 · Died Sep 4, 2019 (age 30)

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