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Farmersville is a city in Collin County, Texas, located northeast of Dallas at the crossing of U.S. Route 380 and State Highway 78. The northern portion of Lake Lavon, a major Corps of Engineers reservoir, lies nearby, and the town sits at the eastern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area's rapid growth along the U.S. 380 corridor. As of the 2020 census, the population was about 3,600. The community's history is rooted in agriculture. Settled in the mid-19th century, Farmersville was named for its residents' dominant occupation — farming — and the surrounding land produced onions, cotton, and corn, earning the town the nickname "Onion Capital of North Texas." Its public square was platted in the 1850s, and the community grew along the railroads that served Collin County's farm economy. The Farmersville Heritage Museum, housed in a former church building, preserves that past. Today Farmersville balances its small-town character with a growing role in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The historic downtown remains the civic and cultural center, while new residential construction follows U.S. 380 eastward as builders and buyers look beyond McKinney. Farmersville ISD, with about 2,200 students, serves the community, and Collin College provides higher-education access in the region. The city has also positioned land for future industrial development along the Kansas City Southern Railway. For homebuyers, Farmersville offers a quieter, lower-cost entry point to Collin County, with older in-town homes, new construction on larger lots, and rural acreage all available. It appeals to families and commuters seeking small-town life with access to McKinney, the U.S. 380 corridor, and the broader Dallas-Fort Worth economy.

Population 3,612

County Collin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Farmersville, Texas in?

Farmersville is located in Collin County, Texas, in the northeastern part of the county. It sits northeast of Dallas at the crossing of U.S. Route 380 and State Highway 78, near the northern portion of Lake Lavon.

How far is Farmersville from Dallas and McKinney?

Farmersville lies northeast of Dallas in Collin County. U.S. Route 380 leads about 18 miles west to McKinney and 15 miles east to Greenville, while State Highway 78 runs southwest roughly 27 miles to Garland, connecting the town to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro.

What school district serves Farmersville?

Farmersville is served by Farmersville Independent School District, a pre-kindergarten-through-12th-grade district with four schools and roughly 2,200 students. The district serves the city and surrounding rural areas, operating elementary, intermediate, junior high, and high school campuses.

What is Farmersville known for?

Farmersville is historically known as the 'Onion Capital of North Texas' because its early residents farmed onions, cotton, and corn. The town retains a historic downtown and a heritage museum documenting its agricultural past.

What lake is near Farmersville?

Farmersville sits near the northern portion of Lake Lavon, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir that provides boating, fishing, and shoreline recreation. Southlake Park in the area also offers a waterfront setting for outdoor activities.

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