Venus began to recover somewhat in the late 1940s, and the population soon increased back to over 300. Landmarks include Estes Unit. Venus is the birthplace of Judith Barrett, film actress.
- CountyEllis County
- Population4,361 (2020 U.S. Census)
Venus began to recover somewhat in the late 1940s, and the population soon increased back to over 300. Landmarks include Estes Unit. Venus is the birthplace of Judith Barrett, film actress.
Venus, Texas gifts and souvenirs: 18 designs made from Venus's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Venus Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Venus Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Venus Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Venus Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Venus Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 3 styles
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
The town was originally named "Gossip" until its development in the late 1880s. J.C. Smythe purchased 80 acres (32 ha) of abandoned cornfields in the northeastern corner of Johnson County and began to plan a townsite. He named his new town "Venus" after the daughter of a local doctor. By 1888, the new town had a post office and a population around 10 residents. Being at the junction of two major railroads, Venus prospered and for a time was one of the fastest-growing communities in Johnson County. By the 1920s, Venus had its own schools (including a small college), several businesses, a weekly newspaper (the Venus Express), and a population that exceeded 800.
At its peak, it had two banks, two hardware stores, two dry-goods stores, two newspapers, two telephone systems, two barbershops, a post office, lumberyard, livery stable, blacksmith shops, and a first-class hotel.
The Great Depression had massive negative impact, however, and in the 1930s, the town began to decline. Growth of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex just to the north hastened its decline, with many of its residents relocating to the growing urban area in search of work. By 1940, its population had fallen to 200, and the only remaining operating business was the drug store.
Venus began to recover somewhat in the late 1940s, and the population soon increased back to over 300. Growth was slow but steady throughout the remainder of the 20th century; by 1990, 977 people lived there, and the town had spread into neighboring Ellis County. The 2000 census listed the population as 910, but the population more than tripled to 2,960 in 2010, due largely to the southward expansion of the DFW Metroplex.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Venus, Texas, revision 1378253162 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Venus's population was 4,361 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 2,960 in 2010.