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Addison
Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. Addison is a city in Dallas County, Texas. The population was 14,166 at the 2000 census. Addison is a northern suburb of Dallas. The city calls itself the Town of Addison but it is incorporated as a city. Addison is a popular location for many Dallas-area restaurants since Addison allows restaurants to serve alcoholic beverages by the bottle.
The Town of Addison is located in an area once called Peters Colony. It was settled as early as 1846 when Preston Witt built a house on White Rock Creek. The area was not known as Addison until 1902. Addison was named after Addison Robertson, who served as the community's second postmaster from 1908 to 1916. In 1902, the first industry was introduced to Addison when a cotton gin was built on Addison Road, near the railroad, by the Pistole brothers. It became the Plano Cotton Oil Mill in 1904 and the Farmers Gin of Addison in 1919.
The City of Addison was incorporated on June 15, 1953, under an alder manic form of government and was changed to the Town of Addison in 1982. Addison's first Mayor was M.W. Morris and the aldermen were Guy Dennis, Robert W. Wood, J.E. Addison is the home of a notable private school, Greenhill School, is a co educational private school. Greenhill enrolls over 1,200 students from preschool to high school and is one of the most selective schools in the Dallas area.
In 1975, an election to allow liquor by the drink served in town was a major attribute to the expansion of businesses and restaurants. In 1978, the Town of Addison constructed its first town park, and by 1980 an aggressive beautification program was under way. Today, Addison's 118 acres of parks are some of the finest in Texas, each uniquely themed and beautifully landscaped.
Addison is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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