Wylie, TX
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About Wylie
- • DeMarcus Ware, NFL Hall of Famer, attended Wylie High School before his legendary career.
- • The popular Southern Junction restaurant concept was born in Wylie, Texas.
- • The arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century spurred Wylie's growth.
- • Wylie was once known as 'Nickelville' because of a gambling hall where games cost a nickel.
- • The 1942 flood on the East Fork of the Trinity River caused significant damage.
- • It was named for Colonel William D. Wylie of the Texas Trunk Railroad, established in 1887.
- • With over 60,000 residents, Wylie's population has more than doubled since 2010.
- • It sits 663 feet above sea level, offering views of the surrounding Blackland Prairie.
- • Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical service industries.
- • The vibe is friendly and community-oriented, with a strong sense of small-town charm.
- • The Dallas Cowboys are the nearest major pro team, winning five Super Bowls.
- • Wylie High School's football team reached the state championship game in 2016.
- • The area's soil is primarily blackland prairie, formed from chalky marine sediments.
- • Lavon Lake, a reservoir on the East Fork of the Trinity River, lies adjacent to the city.
- • The Eastern Bluebird, a cavity-nesting bird, is a common sight around Wylie's open woodlands and fields.
- • Historically, the area was inhabited by Caddoan-speaking peoples.
- • In 1904, Bonnie and Clyde robbed the Farmer's State Bank.
- • The Wylie Municipal Complex features a distinctive clock tower, completed in 1999.
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