Lindale

 Lindale

Lindale was founded in 1871. It is located about 15 miles east of the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. The city was named after Samuel Lindale, a landowner in the area. Lindale started with just 300 residents. However, it became one of the most important cities in East Texas, especially during the Great Depression. The city's economy grew because it was close to railroad lines. Most of the city's industries were related to railroad lines. By 1939, the city had almost 14,000 residents. In 1946, the city had a population of almost 17,000. The city had a population of over 20,000 in the 1990s.

When Lindale was founded in 1871, its first name was Caddo. When the settlers came to the area, they found it was occupied by Indians called Caddoes. These Indians had lived in the area for hundreds of years. When the Republic of Texas came into existence, the Caddoes became the property of the government, and the state gave them $500 for their land. They received another $1,000 after they built a railroad through their property. By 1900, all of the Caddoe people had been moved away from the area. Today, there are no traces of their former homes. The name of the county was changed in 1880.

Some people believe that the area around Lindale has the highest concentration of prehistoric sites in the state. It's true that there are quite a few Indian mounds, burial grounds, and other archaeological sites in the area. Most of the sites are located just north of the Trinity River. You can view the mounds from a trail near the old cemetery on West Main Street. There are also many sites on the east side of the river just south of the railroad tracks.

If you would like to visit some of the archaeological sites in Smith County, you can drive to the site by taking Highway 87 south of Lindale. From Highway 87, turn left onto East Stemmons Road. Parks nearby and Whitehouse article.

Lindale is home to many prehistoric sites. These sites are found throughout the area. These sites were used by Native Americans thousands of years ago. You can view some of the sites from a trail that is located near the old cemetery on West Main Street. There are many sites located just south of the Trinity River. You can visit these sites by walking along the trails on the east side of the river. A small portion of the site is located on the west side of the river. The mounds are also found in the old cemetery near Lindale. The Lindale Mound is one of the most impressive sites in the area. This mound covers about 15 acres and rises to a height of more than 60 feet. 

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 The city of Lindale was formed in 1875. This was about 100 years after the Texas State Legislature gave permission to create a county known as Lindale County. This county was named after Samuel Lindale. He was the owner of a large tract of land in this area. The first two settlers arrived in this area in 1856. The city was originally known as East Texas. Later, East Texas was changed to Lindale County. Then, in the 1890s, the name Lindale County was changed to Shelby County. In 1898, Shelby County became a city known as Shelby City.