History of Lewisville

The earliest settlement of Lewisville properties occurred in the 1840s.  Basdeal Lewis purchased the Lewisville land and named the town after himself.

Growth was very slow during the 19th century, with the population rising to only about 500 by 1900.  The settlement did boast several agriculture-related industries, including a grist mill, a cotton gin, a livery stable and a feed mill.  In 1885, the building currently housing the Greater Lewisville Community Theater was constructed on the city’s principal thoroughfare, Main Street.  It remains Lewisville’s oldest standing structure.

Construction of the Lewisville Dam began in 1948 and concluded six years later, which expanded the Garza-Little Elm Reservoir into the current 30,000 acre Lewisville Lake.  Population growth began to accelerate.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport opened in 1974, and the population of cities like Lewisville and Flower Mound, north of the airport, began to explode.  The rapid growth continues, though the city has tried to maintain a small-town ambiance.

Education in Lewisville

The Lewisville school system is served by the Lewisville Independent School District and, to a lesser extent, by the Coppell Independent School District.  There are 29 elementary schools, 14 middle schools and eight high schools.  There are also five private schools located in Lewisville.

Fun Things to See and Do in Lewisville

Lewisville real estate is within easy reach of nearly any recreational activity one can imagine.  Many options are available that are family friendly and within the city’s boundaries.  These activities range from bowling and go-carts to fine and cultural arts.  Enjoy bowling at the Lewisville Lanes, see a movie at Cinemark Movies 8, have fun playing miniature golf at Putt Putt Golf and Games, go to the Sandy Lake Amusement Park or enjoy some great water fun at Hawaiian Falls or Old Town Aquatic Park.  You can find information on all these places and more at Lewisville’s tourism bureau.  Whether you are looking to fill your weekend or just the evening with fun, Lewisville is sure to be right for you.

Lewisville  offers shopping and restaurants of all kinds.  There’s fine dining, sandwich shops and steak houses, then for the one who loves to shop there’s malls, specialty stores, antique shops, and plenty more to fill your hearts desire.

Lewisville
Demographics
Population: 105,169
Median Household Income: $56,138
Median Home Value: $148,700

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