"The Gingerbread City"
Waxahachie, TX
The classic southern hometown, Waxahachie earned the title, “Gingerbread City”. A Texas Main Street community, Waxahachie is a unique local whose streets are lined with victorian homes and historic buildings. To crown it all a stands a stunning and elegantly maintained downtown square. The City of Waxahachie has worked hard to both preserve the potent heritage of past days and make room for outstanding economic growth.
Just south of Dallas and on the intersection of I-35 and U.S. 287 (major thoroughfares in the area), Waxahachie is structured for steady and successful expansion. The city’s leaders have done well in balancing the new business and housing developments with parks and civic facilities - if anything Waxahachie is ahead of the game.
Waxahachie’s unique culture continues to draw visitors from all across the DFW Metroplex. With unique shops, dining experiences, and a full selection of leading hotels and beautiful old-fashioned bed-and-breakfast locations, visitors are sure to feel welcomed.
Nearly 35,000 people call Waxahachie their home and more move in every day.
More information available at the City of Waxahachie website. Please click HERE to view the full website.
Waxahachie Facts
Population: 34,345
Location: 30 miles South of Downtown Dallas
Top 5 employers:
- Dart Container Corp
- Owens Corning Fiberglass
- Waxahachie ISD
- Walgreen Company
- Baylor Medical Center at Waxahachie
Current Mayor: Kevin Strength
Link to city website: http://www.waxahachie.com/
County: Ellis
Zip Codes:
- 75165
- 75167
- 75168
