Texas
Texas ( , ; or ) is the most populous U.S. state, state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States. It borders Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, New Mexico to the we ...
, United States. The population was 4,858 in 2020.
The city is served by the
Aledo Independent School District
Aledo Independent School District is a public school district based in Aledo, Texas (USA). Located in southeastern Parker County, a small portion of the district extends into western Tarrant County. In addition to Aledo, the district also se ...
.
History
The Parker post office was established in 1880 by Littleberry Rudolph Fawks. Two years later, the name was changed to Aledo, likely suggested by a Texas & Pacific Railway official from
Aledo, Illinois
Aledo is a city and the county seat of Mercer County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,633 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census.
History
Aledo was established in the 1850s when the railroad was extended to that point. It ...
. A post office was established May 25, 1882 as Aledo, under postmaster Eli J. McConnell.
Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau, officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the Federal statistical system, U.S. federal statistical system, responsible for producing data about the American people and American economy, econ ...
, the city has a total area of , all land.
Climate
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,858 people, 1,564 households, and 1,219 families residing in the city.
Notable people
* David Barton, founder and president of the Wallbuilders organization.
* E. R. Bills, a writer and journalist known for his books on Texas history
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Cody Bradford
Cody Daniel Bradford (born February 22, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.
Amateur career
Bradford attended Aledo High School in Aledo, Texas ...
Mary Michael Patterson
Mary Michael Patterson is an American theater actress and singer. She was raised in Aledo, Texas, a suburb west of Fort Worth. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Musical Theater. She is married to Broadway dancer Cary Te ...
,
Broadway
Broadway may refer to:
Theatre
* Broadway Theatre (disambiguation)
* Broadway theatre, theatrical productions in professional theatres near Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
** Broadway (Manhattan), the street
** Broadway Theatre (53rd Stre ...
actress and singer
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Bill Paxton
William Paxton (May 17, 1955 – February 25, 2017) was an American actor, filmmaker and musician. A versatile character actor known for his distinctive Texan drawl and everyman screen persona, he was a four-time Golden Globe Award and a Prime ...
, actor and director, lived in Aledo before moving to Fort Worth, Texas
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Sloan Struble
Sloan Christian Struble (born August 10, 1999) is an American rock music singer, songwriter, and producer from Aledo, Texas. He is best known as the founder and frontman of the rock band and indie pop project Dayglow. Dayglow released its debut ...