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The Peters Colony and Little Elm were chartered in 1841 as part of the Republic of Texas. The
area was inhabited mostly by Indian tribes who lived along the several creeks that traversed the
area, providing abundant water for springs and associated wildlife for food. As settlers
discovered, the area also had a rich source of timber which provided fuel in the harsh winters
and fertile soil for crops. Little Elm remained a quiet lakeside community until growth by
surrounding communities began to have a profound affect on our sleepy town. As growth discovered
Little Elm in the late 1990's, residents began to prepare for the flood of new residents that
were learning about our beautiful lake setting that had been enjoyed so much by a small number
of the local residents for decades.
Little Elm was incorporated in June 1966, adopted the Council/Manager form of government and its Home Rule Charter in May of 2001, and currently has approximately 9,012 acres or 14.08 square miles within the corporate limits. A large portion of the original downtown is currently below the waters of Lewisville Lake as a result of the Corp of Engineers raising the lake level by relocation of an impoundment dam, which replaced and covered an earlier lake known as the Garza/Little Elm Reservoir. If you are drawn to town culture, rich in history that goes back to the birth roots of the great State of Texas, you will love Little Elm!
