Like most Texas towns, Duncanville was established when the railroad came through. In this case the Chicago, Texas and Mexican Central Railroad Company wanted to bu8ild a railroad from Dallas to Cleburne . The year was 1881, and the original name was Duncan Switch. The name changed to Duncanville in 1882 when the post office was established. Today you will find an entrepreneurial spirit and diverse economy in this Southwest Dallas County city.
Many parks provide recreation here for everything from picnics to sporting events.
Unique antique shops, arts and crafts stuff and boutiques are found within the downtown area. Dallas Nature Center - 360 acre park in southwest Dallas county near Joe Pool Lake offers seven miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, a visitor center and gift shop. Habitat for black-capped vireo and other birds, a variety of Texas mammals, reptiles, fish and bugs. Mary Alice Perkins Bland Butterfly Garden attracts a variety of native butterflies with wild flowers and reflecting pools. Hiking and Biking Trails - Several trails are dotted throughout the city and nearby parks.