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Crandall Trivia

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1880Railroad Arrived
1881Post Office Opened
75114Crandall ZIP Code
3,8602020 Population
The Story in Three Parts

From Railroad Stop to Kaufman County Hometown

Crandall’s story includes Reverend Cornelius F. Crandall, the Texas Trunk Line Railway, early cotton farming, schools, churches, small businesses, community events, and generations of residents who helped shape the town.

 

Railroad Beginnings

The Texas Trunk Line Railway laid tracks through the area in 1880 after Reverend C. F. Crandall granted a right of way through his land.

 

Farm Town Roots

Once the railroad arrived, Crandall became a shipping point for area crops and goods, helping local farmers connect to larger markets.

 

Community Growth

From schools and churches to the Cotton Harvest Festival, Crandall has kept its small-town identity while continuing to grow.

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Crandall History at a Glance

A short, easy-to-read timeline of important dates in Crandall’s history.

1880
Railroad DevelopmentThe Texas Trunk Line Railway laid tracks through the area, helping launch Crandall’s development.
1881
Post OfficeCrandall received its first post office branch.
1884
Early CommunityBy 1884, Crandall had a population of about fifty, plus a gristmill, cotton gin, church, and school.
1890
Population GrowthCrandall’s population was estimated at about 150 residents.
1920s
Business BoomBy the mid-1920s, Crandall had about 750 residents and fifty businesses, including two banks.
2020
Modern CrandallCrandall’s population reached 3,860 at the 2020 census.
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These quick facts are designed for readers who want a fast, interesting snapshot of Crandall history.

Named for a Minister

Crandall is named after Reverend Cornelius F. Crandall, a Methodist minister and landowner.

Railroad Roots

The Texas Trunk Line Railway helped Crandall become a shipping point for crops and goods.

Early Town Features

By 1884, Crandall had a gristmill, cotton gin, church, school, and a population of about fifty.

Highway 175

U.S. Route 175 passes through the north side of Crandall.

Movie History

Scenes from the classic 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde were filmed in Crandall.

Shared Library

The Crandall Combine Community Library serves both Crandall and Combine residents.

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Crandall Trivia Bank

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Founding, Name & Early Settlement
QuestionWhat Texas county is Crandall located in? Answer: Kaufman County.
QuestionWho is the town of Crandall named after? Answer: Reverend Cornelius F. Crandall.
QuestionWhat was Reverend C. F. Crandall’s profession in addition to being a landowner? Answer: He was a Methodist minister.
QuestionWhat railroad’s decision to lay tracks through the area in 1880 led to Crandall’s development? Answer: The Texas Trunk Line Railway.
QuestionWhat did Reverend Crandall give the railroad in order to bring the tracks through his land? Answer: A right of way.
Railroad, Farming & Business Growth
QuestionWhat role did Crandall serve for area farmers once the railroad arrived? Answer: A shipping point for crops and goods.
QuestionWhat year did Crandall get its first post office branch? Answer: 1881.
QuestionBy 1884, what four community features did Crandall have, in addition to a population of fifty? Answer: A gristmill, a cotton gin, a church, and a school.
QuestionWhat was Crandall’s estimated population by 1890? Answer: About 150.
QuestionHow many businesses, including two banks, did Crandall have by the mid-1920s? Answer: Fifty.
Schools, Library & Community Life
QuestionWhat school district serves the city of Crandall? Answer: Crandall Independent School District.
QuestionWhat is the name of Crandall’s high school? Answer: Crandall High School.
QuestionWhat shared library serves both Crandall and Combine residents? Answer: The Crandall Combine Community Library.
QuestionWhere is the Crandall Combine Community Library currently located? Answer: Inside Central Middle School in Crandall, at 500 West Lewis Street.
QuestionWhat annual fall festival celebrates Crandall’s farming roots? Answer: The Cotton Harvest Festival.
Movies, TV & Notable Names
QuestionWhat classic 1967 crime film, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, filmed scenes in Crandall? Answer: Bonnie and Clyde.
QuestionWhat 1999 film, starring Hilary Swank, also filmed scenes in Crandall? Answer: Boys Don’t Cry.
QuestionWhat classic television series filmed an entire episode in Crandall? Answer: Route 66.
QuestionWhat was the title of the Route 66 episode filmed entirely in Crandall? Answer: 1800 Days to Justice.
QuestionWhat well-known Houston Astros television sportscaster is a notable name associated with Crandall? Answer: Julia Morales.
City Facts, Government & Geography
QuestionWhat U.S. highway passes through the north side of Crandall? Answer: U.S. Route 175.
QuestionAbout how many miles northwest of Crandall is downtown Dallas? Answer: About 24 miles.
QuestionWhat is Crandall’s ZIP code? Answer: 75114.
QuestionWhat was Crandall’s elevation above sea level, according to U.S. Census data? Answer: 410 feet.
QuestionWhat type of municipal government classification does the City of Crandall operate under? Answer: A Type A General Law Municipality.
Nearby Combine Facts
QuestionWhat two Texas counties does the city of Combine occupy parts of? Answer: Dallas County and Kaufman County.
QuestionAt the intersection of what two farm roads is Combine located? Answer: Farm Road 3039 and Farm Road 1389.
QuestionFrom what year to what year did Combine have its own post office branch? Answer: From 1895 to 1903.
QuestionWhat was Combine’s population at the 2020 census? Answer: 2,245.
QuestionStudents in the Kaufman County portion of Combine are zoned to which school district? Answer: Crandall Independent School District.

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