Palmer, TX (CDP)

Palmer is a quiet town in Ellis County, located right along Interstate 45 about twelve miles northeast of Waxahachie and thirty miles south of Dallas. First established as a railroad stop in the late nineteenth century, the community still holds onto its rural roots with quiet streets, older brick architecture, and plenty of open Texas landscape. Local life revolves closely around the Palmer Independent School District, which operates the town's elementary, middle, and high schools and brings everyone together for Friday night football. The direct highway connection makes commuting into the Dallas area easy, offering residents a relaxed, small-town lifestyle while keeping big-city jobs and amenities within convenient reach.