History of Coppell, Texas by Taylor and Trevor Stiff
Although the city of Coppell, Texas was incorporated in 1955, it's roots can be traced back to the early 1880's and even before, starting out as a North Texas oasis where Sam Houston signed the first republic Indian treaty in Grapevine Springs Park in 1843. When a railroad was built in 1888, the town slowly grew and became known as Coppell because of the name on the railroad depot. Until its population boom after the construction of the DFW airport, Coppell was a rural town for most of it's fascinating history. In this video, we look at Coppell's little-known past before it became the booming suburban city that it is today.
Although the city of Coppell, Texas was incorporated in 1955, it's roots can be traced back to the early 1880's and even before, starting out as a North Texas oasis where Sam Houston signed the first republic Indian treaty in Grapevine Springs Park in 1843. When a railroad was built in 1888, the town slowly grew and became known as Coppell because of the name on the railroad depot. Until its population boom after the construction of the DFW airport, Coppell was a rural town for most of it's fascinating history. In this video, we look at Coppell's little-known past before it became the booming suburban city that it is today.
A Short History of Coppell Texas Written and Directed by Wheelice (Pete) Wilson
The history of Coppell, Texas goes back to just after the birth of the Republic of Texas in 1836. The area was part of a land grant company in 1841 called Peters Colony to entice settlers here. In 1843, the president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston, met at Grapevine Springs in an attempt to sign the Republic's first Indian treaty. Much has changed. Learn how this tiny farming community grew into a vibrant city.
The history of Coppell, Texas goes back to just after the birth of the Republic of Texas in 1836. The area was part of a land grant company in 1841 called Peters Colony to entice settlers here. In 1843, the president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston, met at Grapevine Springs in an attempt to sign the Republic's first Indian treaty. Much has changed. Learn how this tiny farming community grew into a vibrant city.
