The Colony, Suburban city in Denton County, Texas, United States.
The Colony extends along 23 miles of shoreline on Lewisville Lake, occupying an area with an elevation of 180 meters above sea level.
Fox and Jacobs developers initiated the construction of The Colony in 1974, building homes on 3,000 acres near State Highway 121 and Farm Market Road 423.
The city maintains multiple community centers and recreational facilities where residents participate in sports programs, educational activities, and neighborhood gatherings throughout the year.
The Lewisville Independent School District and Little Elm Independent School District operate several elementary and middle schools within the city boundaries.
The Bridges Cemetery, established in 1857 on Morningstar Drive, represents the oldest preserved section of The Colony and opens to visitors on specific dates.
Location: Denton County
Inception: 1969
Elevation above the sea: 180 m
Shares border with: Lewisville
Website: https://thecolonytx.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.09080,-96.88470
Latest update: June 11, 2025 22:04
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