Rockett, Texas facts for kids
Rockett is a small community in Ellis County, Texas, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's not officially a city or town, but people still live there. Rockett is part of the big group of cities and towns known as the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. You can find Rockett on a road called FM 813, about five miles northeast of Waxahachie.
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History of Rockett
Rockett was first settled in 1846, making it one of the oldest places where people built homes in Ellis County. A family from California, led by Scott Spear, was among the first to arrive. They chose a spot near Red Oak Creek. Other families soon joined them.
How Rockett Got Its Name
The community was first called Liberty. But in 1852, its name was changed to Rockett. This was to honor John Rockett, who was an early settler in the area. The community kept growing, and in 1894, it even got its own post office! The post office stayed open until 1907. By 1933, about 150 people lived in Rockett, and there were two businesses.
Rockett Today
In 2000, about 124 people lived in Rockett. More recently, new neighborhoods have been built, bringing even more residents to the area. Even though Rockett is in a rural area, it's still considered part of the large Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the bigger cities nearby.
Rockett Water Services (SUD)
The Rockett Special Utility District (SUD) is a group that provides water to the Rockett community. It also serves the areas around Rockett in northern Ellis County and a small part of southern Dallas County. About 11,000 people live in the area that gets water from Rockett SUD.
When Was Rockett SUD Started?
This water service started on January 29, 1965. Back then, it was called the Rockett Water Supply Corporation. Later, on November 21, 1989, its name was changed to the Skippy Rockett Utility District.
Education in Rockett
Rockett is a spread-out community without clear borders. Because of this, children living in the Rockett area go to schools in three different school districts. These are the Red Oak Independent School District, the Ferris Independent School District, and the Palmer Independent School District.
Cemeteries in Rockett
Four cemeteries were started in Rockett during its early days. Some of these are still around today. They include Andrews Cemetery, Graves Cemetery, and Smith Cemetery. There is also Bells Chapel Cemetery, where many members of the Rockett family are buried. This cemetery is now located within the nearby city of Pecan Hill.
