Trinity Mills – Carrollton, Texas
Trinity Mills is a lively neighborhood in Carrollton, Texas, strategically located near the intersection of North Dallas Tollway and President George Bush Turnpike. It is known for its convenient location, offering easy access to Dallas and other major cities in the area. The neighborhood is graced with a diverse collection of restaurants, shopping outlets, and parks, and it’s proximity to Greenbelt Park – a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
Trinity Mills real estate is primarily made up of small (studio to two bedroom) to medium-sized (three or four bedroom) apartment complexes/high-rise apartments and single-family homes. Most of the residential real estate is occupied by a mixture of owners and renters. Many of the residences in the Trinity Mills neighborhood are established but not old, having been built between 1970 and 1999. Several residences homes were also built between 2000 and the present.
History of Trinity Mills
Trinity Mills was a small community originally settled in 1853 on land that is today part of the city of Carrollton in northwest Dallas County, Texas (USA).
The community was on A. W. Perry’s land grant and was named for a gristmill owned by him and Wade H. Witt. The actual gristmill was powered by oxen on a treadwheel and housed in a late-1840s two-story rock structure built on Farmers Creek, 2 miles (3 km) northwest of Carrollton. In 1858, a post office was established in the area which was subsequently shut down and reopened four times before it finally closed permanently in 1915.
In 1878 the Dallas-Wichita Railroad was built through Trinity Mills and the community began to emerge as a cattle-shipping center. By 1881, Trinity Mills had a physician, 26 farmers, a druggist, and a general store. In 1884, the population of Trinity Mills had grown to 150 along with a school, 2 churches, and a Western Union telegraph office.
By 1890 the population had dwindled to fifty, and by 1915 only two stores remained in the community. By 1930 the population had dropped to 35. Eventually, the town was annexed into Carrollton and today is fully developed as part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
New Development in Trinity Mills
The City of Carrollton has plans to focus new development in the area near the new DART Green Line Station, detailed in their Master Plan. The City of Carrollton and DART own over 25 acres of land at the station and plan to develop the property into the new Trinity Mills. Much of this land was gained through eminent domain proceedings, in a court of record.
What’s Nearby Trinity Mills
Trinity Mills is near several attractive points of interest. It’s just a short drive from downtown Dallas, perfect for those who enjoy city life. The nearby Greenbelt Park offers vast natural spaces for outdoor activities. Additionally, the neighborhood has several shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues to enjoy.