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Rockwall, TX

Rockwall, Texas, the county seat of Rockwall County, sits on a hill overlooking the suburbs of Dallas. The city comprises just over 22 square miles of land, with a population that has grown to roughly 34,000. The First Baptist Church marks the highest point in the city. Rockwall is approximately 20 miles northeast of Dallas.

Rockwall was originally settled in the 1840s by the Boydstun family of Illinois. In 1852 Elijah Elgin donated forty acres to establish a town. The town formally came into being when a post office was established in 1854.

ECONOMY AND INDUSTRIES

Rockwall experienced its first economic and population boom in 1886, when the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad was established, drawing farmers and merchants to the city. The population has continued to increase steadily over the years and the economy is rather diverse. Major industries include transportation, medical services, education, government, retail, and manufacturing.

The largest employers in Rockwall include:

NEIGHBORHOODS AND DISTRICTS

Some of Rockwall's notable neighborhoods include:

EDUCATION

The community's public primary and secondary school needs are served by the Rockwall Independent School District. There are 12 elementary schools, three middle schools and three high schools.

More than 91 percent of Rockwall residents over the age of 25 have received a high school diploma, and about 40 percent have at least a bachelor's degree. There are no major colleges located in Rockwall, but several are located just a short drive away. Such colleges and universities include:

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FOR VISITORS

Rockwall has several parks open to the community. Many offer playgrounds, picnic areas, golf courses, gazebos and trails. The city's recreational facilities include:

SPORTS TEAMS

The Dallas Diesel, a team in the National American Football League, makes its home in Rockwall. The team won the league's 2006 national championship.

LOCAL MEDIA

Most television and radio stations that broadcast in Rockwall are based in Dallas, Fort Worth or one of the other communities located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

In addition to the Dallas Morning News, three local newspapers serve Rockwall: