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Twenty seven dollars for an acre of land seemed like a lot of money in 1881, but Jonathan Ewing Moore managed to sell 181 acres at that price to the railroad. The Santa Fe needed a central junction point for the hundreds of miles of track that were beginning to spread throughout the state.
Trains brought prospective buyers from five different cities to the land auction held on June 29, 1881. In true Texas style, a party and a barbecue highlighted the event. Named after chief engineer Bernard M. Temple, the man responsible for building the tracks through Bell County, a town was born that day.
The Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway became a major employer for Temple and in 1891 built the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Hospital. In early 1892, Dr. Arthur Carroll Scott & Dr. Raleigh R. White, Jr., arrived in Temple to work in the hospital. The doctors saw a need for medical services that reached beyond the railroad workers to the town residents. In 1904, the doctors opened the Temple Sanitarium, which gave rise to one of the fastest-growing healthcare systems in the 20th century, Baylor Scott & White Health. Temple is a city built on success stories like that of the two visionary doctors. The world headquarters of McLane Company and Wilsonart International are located here, because the founders of these enterprises built their legacy in Temple. Baylor Scott & White Health continues its phenomenal growth today with a multi-million dollar expansion of the facility. Its alignment with Texas A&M University Health Science Center as a teaching hospital is an example of the unique educational opportunities offered in Temple.
These organizations are just a part of Temple’s solid economic foundation. Diversity is the key to the thriving billion-dollar business sector, composed of a strong industrial base of manufacturing, medical services and education.
Today, Temple still enjoys the distinction of being the demographic center of Texas. With the major cities of Dallas, Houston and San Antonio less than three hours away, it is the transportation center as well. In fact, 84 percent of the state’s population is within three hours of the Temple city limits.
Temple uniquely offers the best aspects of two worlds: the conveniences of big-city dwelling with the atmosphere of a small town. A home to visionaries and dreamers who saw the fulfillment of their aspirations, Temple offers a bright future to those fortunate enough to live within this community of growth and opportunity.
Recent News
City of Temple Second Annual Merry and Bright Holiday Lights Tour and Contest
City of Temple 2nd Annual Merry & Bright Holiday Lights Tour & Contest ENTER THE CONTEST Temple residents, are you ready for the holiday season? Decorate the exterior of your home and submit a photo to templetx.gov/holidaylights for the…
Read More »Submissions Open through September 5 for Hometown Hero Banner Program
The City of Temple is accepting applications for the Hometown Hero Banner Program through Tuesday, September 5. This initiative provides the opportunity for the community to recognize and honor Temple residents and their immediate family members who…
Read More »City Of Temple Newsletter - March 2023
Homebuyer Education Class Together with Cadence Bank, the City of Temple will be hosting a free homebuyer education course on Thursday, March 6, starting at 5:30 p.m. The seminar will be held at the City of Temple Housing Resource Center at 101 N.…
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COMMUNITY INFO Neighborhood Leadership Academy This exciting one-day workshop will take participants through an action-based introduction to community services, support, and processes. The course will feature presentations from each of the…
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COMMUNITY INFO Merry & Bright Holiday Lights Tour & Contest The City of Temple is hosting its inaugural Merry & Bright Holiday Lights Tour & Contest, with voting beginning today! Residents can visit templetx.gov/holidaylights to…
Read More »City of Temple Inaugural Merry and Bright Holiday Lights Tour and Contest
Temple residents, are you ready for the holiday season? Decorate the exterior of your home and submit a photo to templetx.gov/holidaylights for the opportunity to win a grand prize! Contest submissions will be accepted starting from, November 17…
Read More »City of Temple Newsletter - November 2022
Regular Collection on Veterans Day No Collection on Thanksgiving While City offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day, regular collection is scheduled on Friday, November 11. If you have collection scheduled on Thursday, November 24…
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COMMUNITY INFO Regular Collection on Columbus Day While City offices will be closed, regular collection is scheduled on Monday, October 10. Please remember to have your garbage, recycling, or brush and bulk out by 7 a.m. for collection. Visit…
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City of Temple Newsletter - September 2022 COMMUNITY INFO Regular Collection on Labor Day While City offices will be closed in recognition of Labor Day, regular collection is scheduled on Monday, September 5. Please remember to have your…
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Read More »City Of Temple News - Mobility Master Plan Update
Mobility Master Plan Update All chapters are available online for review Review the Plan The City of Temple and Alliance Transportation Group, Inc. have uploaded all Mobility Master Plan chapters online for the public to review. On Thursday,…
Read More »City of Temple Newsletter - June 2022
COMMUNITY INFO Mobility Master Plan The City of Temple and Alliance Transportation Group, Inc. are compiling proposed content for the Mobility Master Plan. As chapters are prepared, drafts will be posted online, allowing the public to review the…
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COMMUNITY INFO Mobility Master Plan The City of Temple and Alliance Transportation Group, Inc. are compiling proposed content for the Mobility Master Plan. As chapters are prepared, drafts will be posted online, allowing the public to review the…
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