C oppell, Texas is a thriving city located in the northwest section of the state in Dallas County. The city of Coppell is ideally situated only 20 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth and just five miles from the DFW International Airport. Coppell has an estimated population of nearly 36,000 residents. Due to its close proximity to Dallas and central Texas's economic hub areas, Coppell's economy is booming. It is the fifth fastest growing community in Texas.
Ranked 9th "Best Place to Live" in North Texas, according to "D" Magazine.
This historic city is the fifth fastest growing city in the Dallas/Fort Worth
metropolitan area - 10,600 new residents moved to Coppell between 1990 and 1996.
A 116-acre park system that includes two lakes, scenic canals and hike/bike trails, terrific
schools, upscale homes and friendly neighborhoods can be found in Coppell.
Vista Ridge Mall is an important and expanding shopping center for Coppell and surrounding communities. Coppell Lake borders the city to the north; Lake Grapevine is located near its southern boundary.
The recreational activities in Coppell are endless. There are parks and nearby lakes, bike trails, and golf courses. If you enjoy the arts, you will be delighted by Coppell Community Theatre, which produces and stages five shows per season. In addition, Coppell has a fine symphony orchestra with performances year round. You are likely to find just the right balance between culture and recreation in Coppell. One of its most charming aspects is that it is a town that still has horses grazing within the city limits. This community is part traditional and part modern living. It has a wonderful blend of big city flare and rural Texas ambiance. You will soon see why so many people are moving to this quaint area!
Most of the city of Coppell falls within the Coppell Independent School District. Small sections are served by Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District and Lewisville Independent School District (the latter section, a subdivision known as Coppell Greens in the Denton County portion of Coppell, has sought to deannex itself from Lewisville ISD and become part of Coppell ISD, but to date Lewisville ISD has refused the request). Conversely, the CISD includes a sizable section of the Valley Ranch neighborhood in Irving (generally all residents west of MacArthur Boulevard). The three middle schools are called Coppell Middle School North, West, and East. The Coppell Middle School North's mascot is the Cougar. The Coppell Middle School West's mascot is the Wrangler. The Coppell Middle School East's mascot is the Bronco. The elementary schools are: Austin, Cottonwood Creek, Denton Creek, Lakeside, Lee, Mockingbird, Pinkerton, Town Center, Valley Ranch, Wilson.
History of Coppell:
In 1832, the farming community of "Grapevine Springs" was organized in the vicinity of the present-day Grapevine Springs Park. The springs area was utilized as campgrounds and was reportedly the location where Sam Houston signed a treaty with the local Indians. Settlers began moving to the area in the 1840's. Most of north central Texas settlers were of German or French descent. By 1846, Dallas County was organized and by 1856, the city of Dallas was founded.
By 1873, the community became known as "Gibbs," in honor of former Texas Senator and Lieutenant Governor Barnett Gibbs. The community changed its name again in 1890 - this time to "Coppell", in honor of George Coppell, the engineer credited with bringing the railroad to the community.
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