Milford, TX

Milford is a quiet rural community in southwest Ellis County, located along US 77 and Interstate 35E between Waxahachie and Hillsboro. It got its start in the 1850s as a farming settlement in the Mill Creek valley and grew into a busy cotton town once the railroad rolled through. The town has stayed small over the decades, but its early days as an agricultural hub still show in the surrounding farmland and classic Texas architecture.

Life in Milford moves at an easy, relaxed pace, with local gatherings and school events centering around the Milford Bulldogs. Main Street cuts right through town, offering an easy drive north to the dining and shopping in Waxahachie or south toward Hillsboro. For anyone searching for wide open space and classic small-town living within driving distance of the Dallas area, Milford provides a peaceful home base.