Keller
Texas
City Of Keller
The "Village" of Keller began with the news that the Texas Pacific Railroad would extend north of Fort Worth. Keller was settled in the early 1850's, and received its name at the urging of a Texas Pacific Railroad official, honoring John C. Keller, a foreman on the railroad, after the site became a stop on the railroad line. By 1882, the settlement, formerly known as Athol, become present day Keller. The wooded region around Keller attracted settlers because of the close proximity to the Trinity River, a supply of plentiful game and water, and the abundance of land for cattle raising and farming.
With railroad service now available, Keller began to prosper as a trade center for the surrounding farm community. The post office was established in 1886 when the post office at Double Springs, located about 5 miles northeast of Keller, was discontinued. Paper work for this change began about two years earlier and it is possible that at the time C.C. Nance moved to Keller and was serving as postmaster there for those years. In 1886, John H. Wallace was appointed postmaster.
Keller Water TowerKeller's water supply was originally limited to home cisterns, which caught rain water, and a public well located on Vine Street. In 1906, a new well was drilled on Main Street and remained in service until 1960. Electricity came to Keller in the early 1880's, followed by a telephone system which was privately owned until 1966.
In the first years, the closest school to Keller stood on Bear Creek Road and Elaine Street. The building was erected by the Mount Gilead Baptist Church as a school reserving church privileges. It was a subscription school. The exact date when this was abandoned and a new building was erected at the southwest corner of Olive and Elm Streets in the town has not been verified. By 1898, property was purchased on the corner of Price and College Streets. The school was moved to this new location, where the Keller Education Center now stands.
Keller had benefited not only from being situated on the Texas and Pacific Railroad - it had the advantage of U.S. Highway 377 which runs from Fort Worth to Denton. Keller was incorporated on November 16, 1955. The first elected officials were Joseph Knox, Mayor; Councilmen A.L. Pipkin, B.B. Stateham, L.D. Feaster, C.A. Anderson, Jr., and C.T. Lee; and Randall Simpson, City Secretary.
New residential development is expanding within the city in all directions. Keller today is energetic, diverse, and growing toward its bright future. This emerging city overlies an interesting and colorful past.
Recent News
City OF Keller Connect Weekly E-Newsletter: March 9-16, 2023
Rain cancels tonight's Yappy Hour For the second week, the Yappy Hour dogs and brews socializing event has been canceled due to rainy weather. To make up for the consecutive cancellations, next week, we'll be giving out beer samples from not one,…
Read More »City Of Keller Connect Weekly E-Newsletter : March 2-9, 2023
Residents invited to share priorities, feedback through survey As our City Council and staff begin preparing for next year's budget, we want to hear from you! This year's community survey kicked off today, so you may also have encountered an email…
Read More »City Of Keller Connect Weekly E-Newsletter: February 23-March 2, 2023
City Council initiates recall process for TAD leader The City of Keller is unapologetic about protecting our taxpayers. You may have seen in the news this week that City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to initiate a recall of the Tarrant…
Read More »City Of Keller Connect Weekly E-Newsletter : February 16-23, 2023
City Council candidate filing ends Friday Last call! Those interested in running for the Keller City Council have until 5 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 17, to submit their paperwork. Candidacy packets are available for download on the city website or…
Read More »City Of Keller Connect Weekly E-Newsletter : February 9-16, 2023
Keller Police, KHS partner on drug-focused forum tonight Tonight, Keller High School and the Keller Police Department are hosting a forum on substance abuse and addiction among DFW minors. Keller High School’s Resource Officer, Tim Ulrich,…
Read More »City Of Keller Connect Weekly E-Newsletter : February 2-9, 2023
CWD to resume service with Friday collections As a reminder, CWD is not collecting trash or recycling today out of an abundance of caution. Service for customers on the Monday/Thursday trash schedule — and recycling for Monday-Thursday…
Read More »City Of Keller Connect Weekly E-Newsletter: January 26-February 2, 2023
Traffic Alert: Keller-Haslet Railroad Crossing A contractor working on behalf of Union Pacific has informed us that they will have the Keller-Haslet Road crossing closed on Monday, Jan. 30, for repair work. They expect this to be a one-day…
Read More »City Of Keller Connect Weekly E-Newsletter: January 19-26, 2023
Filing now open for May 2023 City Council election Those interested in running for Mayor — or in Place 5 or Place 6 on the Keller City Council — will soon have their chance. Candidacy filing for the May 6, 2023, election kicked off…
Read More »City Of Keller Connect Weekly E-Newsletter: January 12-19, 2023
Johnson Road project breaks ground; traffic impacts start next week Work started this week on Johnson Road between Hallelujah Trail and Rhonda Road as crews kick off a $7.24 million project that will reconstruct the two-lane road, replace water…
Read More »City Of Keller Connect Weekly E-Newsletter: January 5-12, 2023
KPD employees recognized for life-saving service We recently bestowed Lifesaving Awards on three team members whose efforts contributed to a citizen’s survival during a medical emergency. Join us in congratulating NETCOM dispatchers Michelle…
Read More »City Of Keller Connect Weekly E-Newsletter : December 29, 2022-January 5, 2023
What a remarkable year we’ve had together here in Keller! As we prepare to welcome 2023, we reflect on all our blessings and accomplishments of 2022. Continuing on our successes from last year, 2022 proved to be an amazing year for our…
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