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 City of Mesquite
N 32° 46.009 W 096° 36.061
14S E 724717 N 3627983
Texas Historical Marker in Mesquite's Heritage Plaza, in the 200 block of W Main Street, noting the establishment and development of the City of Mesquite, TX.
Waymark Code: WMQRGN
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/23/2016
Views: 8
Marker Number: 13120
Marker Text:
In May 1873, Texas & Pacific Railroad engineer A.R. Alcott platted a new depot town named Mesquite. The post office opened the following year. The community developed along the rail line, with businesses initially facing Front Street. As the town grew, business owners turned their front doors to Main Street in an effort to create a town square. Voters incorporated Mesquite in 1887. In 1903, following a legal challenge, the city re-incorporated with new boundaries. Mesquite, which began with an agrarian economy, grew rapidly in the second half of the 20th century as a Dallas suburb. The school district, established in 1901, is a draw for new residents, and the city continues to grow. (2004)
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