Town of Little Elm Comprehensive Plan 2017
DRAFT: March 2017
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In 1841, the Republic of Texas, with the Texas Emigration and Land Company, awarded an impresario land grant that became known as the Peter’s Colony. Among those settlers to receive land under the grant were John and Delilah King. The couple moved from North Carolina to settle their 640 acres in North Texas. In fact, it was their son, C.C. “Kit” King that established the Town of Little Elm in 1844, naming it for the creek banks on which it was located. Just a year later, Kit King helped organize mail service for the area, and by 1852 he was appointed postmaster of Denton County’s first post office, which was located in his house. By 1900, Little Elm had a population of 194 residents. The 1930s brought a slight decline, with the Town population at 120. However, by the 1950s the population had grown to 200 residents, and the Town has continued to grow steadily ever since. In 1966, the Town of Little Elm was officially incorporated. The 1970 Census report was the first for the Town, with a reported population of 363. Since the 1970s, Little Elm has experienced incredible growth.
It is-Source: crucial to understand Town’s historyPlan and demographics in order to capture its vision for Little Elm 2008 the Comprehensive future growth and development. The following is a snapshot of the historic growth and development of the Town of Little Elm. The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and Town Stakeholders will use this snapshot as a planning tool and baseline for the future vision of Little Elm.