Killeen, Texas - Wikipedia
Killeen is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Bell County. According to the 2020 census, its population was 153,095, [5] making it the 19th-most populous city in Texas and the largest of the three principal cities of Bell County. It is the principal city of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Cavazos Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Killeen, TX - TSHA
Sep 16, 2020 · Killeen is on U.S. Highway 190 in western Bell County about forty miles north of Austin. In 1881 the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway, planning to extend its tracks through the area, bought 360 acres some 2½ miles southwest of a community known as Palo Alto, which had existed since about 1872.
Killeen, Texas | History, Population, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 24, 2024 · Laid out in 1882 as Palo Alto by the Santa Fe Railway and named for Frank P. Killeen, a civil engineer with the line, it remained a small farming and ranching community until Camp Hood (a U.S. military reservation covering a large area of hillock-studded mesa) was established nearby in 1942.
History - Visit Killeen
William “Wild Bill” Scoggins brought something extra to the May 15, 1882, birth of the city of Killeen, Texas. He brought his lariat. When the steam engine of the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad chugged into town, Wild Bill was spotted on the cowcatcher.
Killeen History - Local History - Research Guides at Texas A&M ...
Dec 10, 2024 · Killeen is on U.S. Highway 190 in western Bell County about forty miles north of Austin. In 1881 the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway, planning to extend its tracks through the area, bought 360 acres some 2½ miles southwest of a community known as Palo Alto, which had existed since about 1872.
History of Killeen Texas - Explore Texas
In this article, we will explore the history of Killeen, Texas, from its founding days in the 19th century to its present-day role as a military powerhouse. Along the way, we will delve into how the city has developed over the years, key historical events, and its transformation into one of Central Texas’ most dynamic cities.
Old Historical Maps of Killeen, TX - Pastmaps
Explore 18 historical maps of Killeen, TX from trusted archives. View in high-res, layer satellite & LiDAR, explore in 3D, and download or order prints.
City of Killeen - The Historical Marker Database
May 7, 2019 · Many early residents of Killeen came from the nearby pioneer communities of Sugar Loaf (6 mi. N) and Palo Alto (3.5 mi.NE). Town lots were sold by the GC & SF Railroad and one of the earliest structures built was a wooden community school …
Historic Preservation | Killeen, TX
Come experience some of the original developments built in the late 1800s when the railroad first came to town. Visit the restored Santa Fe Depot now housing the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, or take a stroll along Avenue D and imagine the City of Killeen's first hardware store, blacksmith shop, saloons and general stores.
Killeen, Texas, aerial view - The Portal to Texas History
Aerial view of the city of Killeen, Texas, taken in May 1973. Dirt work for a major new road is clearly visible on the right side of the photo. DeBolt, Bob May 1973.
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