Welcome to the City of Chandler
Some of the earliest recorded inhabitants of this area were the Cherokee Indians. These native Americans led by Chief Bowles were defeated at Battle Creek in 1839. The battleground is located north of the Chandler city limits.
In 1859, Alphonso Chandler and his brother Haskell moved their families from Georgia to these rolling, wooded hills between Kickapoo Creek and the Neches River. They were one of the earliest white families in this area. Alphonso established a general store on his property, and in 1873 a US Post Office was added. The site was called Stillwater. By 1880 the Cotton Belt Railroad was expanding westward, and Mr. Chandler deeded land to the Texas & St. Louis Railroad for tracks and a depot. Land was also donated for schools, churches and a cemetery. The railroad brought new businesses, and the town, now called Chandler, quickly grew... More »»»
What's New?
- New website online - 2010-01-25
