Copper Canyon, Texas facts for kids
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Copper Canyon
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Location of Copper Canyon in Denton County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.60 sq mi (11.93 km2) |
| • Land | 4.58 sq mi (11.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,731 |
| • Density | 376.3/sq mi (145.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
75077
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| FIPS code | 48-16636 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413241 |
Copper Canyon is a small town located in Denton County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 1,731 people lived there. It is right next to a large planned neighborhood called Lantana.
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History of Copper Canyon
Early Settlers and Community Life
The first European settlers arrived in the Copper Canyon area in the 1840s. One important family was Elisha and Mary Chinn. They moved to Texas from North Carolina in 1852.
The Chinns helped start the first church in the area. It was a small building made of logs. This church later became known as the Chinn's Chapel Methodist Church. You can still find this church active today on a road called Chinn Chapel Road.
Growth and Name Origin
The town slowly grew, mostly because of cattle ranching. Ranching was the main way people made a living there. In 1881, the railroad came to the area, which helped connect the town to other places. The first public school was built in 1884.
The town's name, Copper Canyon, likely came from "Copperhead Canyon." This part of the area used to be known for having venomous snakes. For a long time, the number of people living in Copper Canyon stayed small or even went down.
Modern Development
After World War II, more people started to move to Copper Canyon. They liked its quiet, country feel, especially compared to the busy Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
Copper Canyon officially became a town in 1973. Even though it still has few people, it has grown as areas north of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport have developed. The population has steadily increased:
- 1980: 465 people
- 1990: 978 people
- 2000: 1,216 people
- 2010: 1,334 people
- 2020: 1,731 people
While some traditional ranches are still there, Copper Canyon is now mostly a bedroom community. This means most people who live there travel to nearby cities for work. There isn't much business development within the town itself.
Geography of Copper Canyon
Copper Canyon covers a total area of about 4.5 square miles (11.93 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population of Copper Canyon
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 465 | — | |
| 1990 | 978 | 110.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,216 | 24.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,334 | 9.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,731 | 29.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,171 | 62.7% | |
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As of 2020, there were 1,731 people living in Copper Canyon. These people lived in 553 households, and 513 of those were families.
Education in Copper Canyon
Most students in Copper Canyon attend schools in the Lewisville Independent School District. A smaller part of the town, located to the west, is in the Denton Independent School District.
For students in the Denton ISD part of Copper Canyon, most go to Adkins Elementary School. A few small areas go to Blanton Elementary School. All students in the Denton ISD section attend Harpool Middle School and then Guyer High School.
Notable Person
- Dick Armey: He was a political leader who served as a U.S. Representative for Texas from 1985 to 2003. He was also the House Majority Leader from 1995 to 2003, which means he was a very important leader in the U.S. House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Copper Canyon para niños
