Bartonville, Texas facts for kids

Bartonville is a town in Denton County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 1,725 people lived there. It is a small community that has grown over time, especially as the area north of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has developed.

History of Bartonville

Bartonville started as part of a settlement called Chinn's Chapel. This area was first settled in 1853 by Elisha Chinn. Over time, Chinn's Chapel split into three smaller communities. Today, Bartonville is the only one of these original towns that remains.

How Bartonville Got Its Name

The town of Bartonville was officially settled in 1878. It was named after a person named T. Bent Barton. In 1886, a local post office opened in the town. By 1890, Bartonville had about 25 residents. The Barton family owned many of the town's businesses. These included a general store, a gristmill (which grinds grain), and a cotton gin (which separates cotton fibers).

Growth and Changes Over Time

By 1896, Bartonville's population grew to about 100 people. The town then had three general stores. However, the post office closed in 1906. Even with this, the town continued to grow slowly. By 1930, Bartonville had 300 residents and a business.

Becoming an Official Town

In 1960, nearby cities like Irving started to grow. They were looking to expand their borders. People in Bartonville worried their town might be taken over. To prevent this, Bartonville officially became an incorporated town for the first time. At that point, it included areas that are now Double Oak and Copper Canyon.

A few years later, the fear of being taken over went away. So, the citizens of Bartonville voted to stop being an incorporated town.

Bartonville Today

The current town of Bartonville was incorporated again in 1973. Since then, it has continued to grow. This growth is part of the larger development happening north of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Bartonville is also next to a large planned neighborhood called Lantana.

Geography of Bartonville

Bartonville is located in Denton County, Texas. The town covers a total area of about 6.2 square miles (16.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.2 square miles (16.1 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.

Bartonville's Population

The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in towns. In 2000, there were 1,093 people living in Bartonville. These people lived in 382 households, and 323 of these were families.

Most people in Bartonville in 2000 were White (97.62%). A small number were Asian (0.91%) or from other backgrounds. About 3.20% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino heritage.

Families and Age Groups

In 2000, about 36.9% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households (74.3%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.86 people.

The population was spread out by age. About 25.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 35.6% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in the town was 41 years.

Education in Bartonville

Students in Bartonville attend schools in two different school districts. These are the Denton Independent School District (Denton ISD) and the Argyle Independent School District (Argyle ISD). The part of Bartonville in Denton ISD is mostly zoned to Adkins Elementary School. A small part goes to E. P. Rayzor Elementary School. Students in the Denton ISD area then go to Harpool Middle School and Guyer High School.

See also

In Spanish: Bartonville (Texas) para niños