Why you'd want to live in Rockwall

A setting sun casts brilliant beams of orange and pink across a cloudless summer sky. Gentle waves of a vast lake undulate sailboats moored at a picturesque pier. The sublime tones of electric guitars and the cadenced rhythm of drums thrill a crowd settled in the middle of a historic downtown area. These scenes define the city of Rockwall, Texas, a thriving community perched on the eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard located just 25 miles east of downtown Dallas. Although Rockwall is just a stone’s throw away from one of Texas’ largest cities, it has retained its small-town, family-friendly identity. Its downtown area is full of historic buildings, charming stores, and top-class restaurants; and its major shopping center, The Harbor Rockwall, is one of the premier entertainment destinations in the Dallas area. Folks have been living in the lands near Rockwall for thousands of years, but the town itself wasn’t officially formed until 1854. Rockwall gets its name from a mysterious underground rock wall that was discovered by settlers in 1851 while they were digging wells. Since its earliest days, the town has been the seat for Rockwall County, the smallest – and fastest growing – county in Texas. via tourtexas.com