The first settlers arrived in Farmers Branch in 1842. Although
the community now called Farmers Branch was initially referred to as Mustang.
The name Farmers Branch was chosen as it reflected the good land that existed
locally and its suitability for growing crops. The city of Farmers Branch
is in Dallas county. Farmers Branch quickly developed throughout the 1840's
and people traveled from across the US and Europe to settle here. Farmers
Branch was incorporated as the City of Farmers Branch in 1946. Today Farmers
Branch has over 30,000 residents. Farmers Branch has excellent road and
air links. Interstate 635 and 35 and the Dallas Toll road provide Farmers
Branch with easy road access. Three airports are within a 15 minute drive
from Farmers Branch - Dallas Love Airport, DFW Airport and Addison Airport.
Farmers Branch is located in the heart of the Dallas Fort Worth transport
network. This central position means that when you visit Farmers Branch
you are next to some of the largest Shopping malls in the state. Farmers
Branch is also close to the amusement parks, museums of art and sporting
venues.
City of Farmers Branch
13000 Wm. Dodson Parkway
PO Box 819010
Farmers Branch Texas 75234
Phone: 972-247-3131
Fax: 972-247-483