Palmer is a town in Ellis County,

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, United States. It is part of the

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. Its population was 2,393 in 2020.

Geography

Palmer is located in northeastern Ellis County at (32.429405, –96.669013).

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passes through the east side of the town, with access from Exits 258 through 260; I-45 leads north to downtown

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and south to

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, the

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, is to the west. According to the

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, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.04%, is water.

Demographics

As of the

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, there were 2,393 people, 782 households, and 627 families residing in the town.

Culture

Portions of ''

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'', a 1983 film about a country western singer, were filmed in Palmer, although the majority was filmed in Waxahachie. In both towns, director

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deliberately filmed more barren and isolated locations that more closely resembled the

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area. The Texas town portrayed in ''Tender Mercies'' is never specifically identified.

Education

Palmer has three schools: Palmer High, Middle, and Elementary School. Palmer built the current elementary school in 2015, leaving the old school for gym and cafeteria use. Palmer Elementary has over 350 students ranging from Pre-K to 3rd grade. The junior high and middle school were combined a few years earlier to become the Palmer Middle School, housing 4th grade through 8th grade, with around 350 students. Palmer High School is the second newest building and serves over 300 students between 9th and 12th grade. Palmer High School and Palmer Middle School have athletics ranging from 7th to 12th grade. Sports include track and field, basketball, football, baseball, softball, volleyball, cross country, and golf. Extracurricular activities include band, National Honor Society, and many more clubs.

Transportation

Major highways

Air

The city is served by the privately owned Dallas South Port Airport.. Federal Aviation Administration, Effective 26 April 2018.

Photo gallery

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References

External links

City of Palmer official website
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