Ennis, Railroad city in Ellis County, Texas, United States.
Located 39 miles south of Dallas, Ennis encompasses 28 square miles of land with residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and railway infrastructure points.
The Houston and Texas Central Railroad established Ennis in 1871, purchasing 647 acres of land in Ellis County for railroad development and community settlement.
The National Polka Festival brings together thousands of participants each year to celebrate Czech heritage through music, dance performances, and traditional food.
Interstate 45 and U.S. Route 287 provide direct connections to major Texas cities, with multiple accommodation options and dining establishments along main roads.
The Templeton-McCanless district contains numerous Neoclassical and American Craftsman style houses from the early 1900s, registered as national historic landmarks.
Location: Ellis County
Inception: 1872
Elevation above the sea: 164 m
Website: http://ennis-texas.com
GPS coordinates: 32.33222,-96.62417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04
Cedar Creek Reservoir
42.4 km
Cedar Hill State Park
46.6 km
Trinity River Audubon Center
42 km
Lumpkins Stadium
21.8 km
Mesquite Tower
47.9 km
Temple Beth-El
30.8 km
Museum of Earth History
45.4 km
Chautauqua Auditorium
23.8 km
Randlett House
31.3 km
West End Historic District
22.8 km
W. A. Strain Farm-Strain House
30.8 km
Joshua Chapel A.M.E. Church
21.5 km
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
20.9 km
Navarro County Courthouse
30.2 km
William Lewis House
20.2 km
Big Cedar Wilderness Trails
47.1 km
Penn Farm Agricultural History Center
46.9 km
Trinity Forest Trail
42.9 km
Galaxy Drive-In
5.8 km
Ennis Commercial Historic District
605 m
Palace Theater
30.7 km
Texas Theatre
21.9 km
Kaufman County Courthouse
41.1 km
Ellis County Courthouse
21.9 km
Mills Place Historic District
30 km
Ellis County Courthouse Historic District
21.9 km
Alderdice, J. M., House
23.7 km
Adamson, F. R., House
23 kmReviews
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