Wilmer incorporated in 1945, and its first mayor, J.H. May, was elected on a platform of installing a water system.
- CountyTexas
- Population4,974 (2020 U.S. Census)
Wilmer incorporated in 1945, and its first mayor, J.H. May, was elected on a platform of installing a water system.
Wilmer, Texas gifts and souvenirs: 21 designs made from Wilmer's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Wilmer Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Wilmer Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Wilmer Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Wilmer Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Wilmer Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Wilmer Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 3 styles
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
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
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
The area was initially settled by Andrew K. Gray before 1850. The settlement was originally known as Prairie Valley when the Houston and Texas Central Railroad arrived in 1872. In 1884, the post office in Prairie Valley was renamed Wilmer, after A.J. Wilmer, a conductor on the Houston and Texas Central line. The population was estimated at 100 in 1890, with several stores and businesses operation in the community. That figure had risen to over 200 by the start of World War I. A fire destroyed most of Wilmer's business district on July 4, 1929. The community's shallow wells were unable to pump the adequate amount of water needed to extinguish the blaze.
Wilmer incorporated in 1945, and its first mayor, J.H. May, was elected on a platform of installing a water system. At the time of incorporation, Wilmer had 136 homes and a population of approximately 450. In 1949, a volunteer fire department was established and a fire truck was purchased. Around the same time, Wilmer and the neighboring city of Hutchins consolidated their schools. By 1960, Wilmer was home to 1,785 residents. Throughout the latter half of the twentieth century, Wilmer continued to grow, but at a much slower rate than other communities in Dallas County. With 3,393 residents as of the 2000 census, Wilmer is currently one of the smallest incorporated cities in Dallas County.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Wilmer, Texas, revision 1377176455 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
We share a part of every Wilmer sale with local partners, and we'd love to print from your collection. Old photographs, maps and postcards make the best keepsakes.
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1 free coloring page of Wilmer, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Wilmer's population was 4,974 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 3,682 in 2010.
A view of Wilmer