Colleyville

Imagine you are driving down Colleyville Boulevard. You see a sign that reads “Colleyville.” The sign was erected in 1956, the year Colleyville was officially incorporated. Before that, this small community in northeastern Tarrant County, Texas, was known as Bransford. The name Colleyville was chosen to honor Dr. Lilburn Howard Colley, a prominent area physician and a veteran of the Union Army who settled there in 1880. This was a time when Texas was still recovering from the Civil War. The area was mostly rural, with small farms and ranches. Dr. Colley was a respected figure in the community, and his name became synonymous with the area. His house was located near Walter G. Couch’s store, which opened in 1914. This grocery store served as a meeting place for residents, and it became a central hub for the community. By the 1950s, Colleyville had grown, and its residents decided to incorporate the town. They chose to name it after Dr. Colley, whose name has long since been associated with the area. The decision to name the town after a respected doctor is a tribute to the historical roots of the community and is a reminder of the importance of their ancestors’ legacy. So, the next time you see that sign on Colleyville Boulevard, remember the colorful history of this small town. The town’s name reflects its ties to the past and its growth into the vibrant community it is today.