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Keeweechic's Mesquite

by keeweechic - last update: Jan 27, 2008

(Pronounced Miss Keet )

Mesquite is a city in Dallas county which was established in 1873 when the Texas and Pacific Railway acquired the land, built a depot and offered lots for sale. No one is sure but it is believed that the name Mesquite was taken from an abundant amount of mesquite trees in the area. The town began with a saloon, blacksmith shop, confectionary store, the post office and depot and four homes. In 1887 an election was held which resulted in Mesquite being only the second community to incorporate outside of Dallas proper. As news got around of this new official town, people slowly started to move into the area and new business sprung up. The city was then developed as a residential and industrial centre with many of its residents being employed in Dallas. After 1950 the city started to rapidly expand and is now the twenty-fifth fastest growing city in the United States with a population now of over 150,000, a vast difference from 1950 when residents totaled 1,684. There is something like 65 churches in the area.

Tourist attractions include a (seasonal) weekend rodeo and an annual balloon festival. There are many parks and recreation activities as well as the Devil’s Bowl Speedway. There is also first class medical care and hospitals in the area and new schools, housing subdivisions and industry are quickly usurping farmland for development.
Photos which are taken by myself and all headings are copyright and digitally marked. Please do not use them without permission. Thanks.(c) keeweechic 2001-2008 (copyright)

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Pros:"Sprawling and slowly becoming interesting"
Cons:"No Public Transport"
keeweechic's Mesquite Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 24 - Photos: 43
 
Restaurants
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Nightlife
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Local Customs
Tips: 5 - Photos: 8
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 5 - Photos: 7
General Tips
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1

keeweechic's Mesquite Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Rodeo2001 19
The Parks- 12
Pumpkinfest- 8

Comments for keeweechic about Mesquite
Toyin Fri Feb 25, 2005 16:28 UTC
 Lovely pictures,..once again an excellent page of Mesquite. Cheers.
Michael_D Sat Jan 8, 2005 23:20 UTC
 I dont know HOW you took it..*wink*...MSD
dr.firas Thu Nov 4, 2004 12:57 UTC
 Amazing pictures and those Ducks are really funny in your climate tips! Keep facsinating us on VT Keewee dear! ;-D
alza Tue Oct 19, 2004 04:32 UTC
 Hello Miss Kee!
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