Midlothian, Industrial city in Ellis County, Texas.
Midlothian is a city in Ellis County, Texas, located in the northwestern part of the county. It has grown into a significant industrial center for the region.
The city was established in the 1880s when a Scottish railway engineer gave it its name while marking a key point along the train route. Settlement grew in an area shaped by peace treaties with local tribes.
The First United Methodist Church, constructed in 1902, represents one of the earliest religious structures in the developing community.
The city is the center of cement production in North Texas, with multiple major facilities operating in the area. Visitors can see the industrial infrastructure that shapes the local economy.
A railroad engineer named the city in 1883 after his Scottish homeland, noting similarities between the Texas landscape and the Scottish Highlands. This connection to railroads and a distant land remains part of the city's story.
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