Dodd City, TX

Dodd City is a small town located in the northeast corner of Williamson County, Texas. The population was 2,824 at the 2010 census. Dodd City is home to the Dodd City Independent School District and has a variety of businesses that serve the local community.

The history of Dodd City can be traced back to 1853 when General James Fannin established a trading post on the banks of the Neches River. The settlement was later renamed Dodd after Major General Oliver O. Howard who served as Governor of Texas during Reconstruction. In 1875, a post office was established and in 1886, a railroad line reached Dodd City. The town continued to grow throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s as farmers settled in the area to raise cotton and other crops.

During World War II, Dodd City became an important supply center for troops fighting in Europe and Asia. After the war, many veterans returned to settle in Dodd City and continue their careers in agriculture or business. In 1970, construction began on Interstate 35 which passed through Dodd City near its eastern edge; this development led to an increase in population and increased traffic congestion in downtown Dodd City.

Today, residents enjoy many amenities that make living in Dodd city enjoyable including excellent schools, friendly businesses, and plenty of recreational opportunities such as fishing on nearby creeks or hiking along scenic trails nearby Mount Bonnell State Park . While there are some challenges facing any small town (such as crime), residents have worked together to address these issues through partnerships between government agencies , civic organizations , and individual citizens .