Coppell in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Coppell's First Government Buildings
This building was Coppell's first fire station, built by J. T, Maynard in 1958. A siren beside it would sound when someone called the department's phone number. Anyone around at the time would hurry to answer the phone while the town's volunteer fire department members assembled. The building's one bay was later expanded to two, then to three.
The building next door, built in late 1959 also by Maynard, was Coppell's first city hall. It was originally one big meeting room. When the town hired its first city secretary, Ernest Gentry, the City Council started meeting in the school cafeteria, and Gentry and R. M. Johnson, Coppell's first mayor, shared offices in the building. It was later expanded by volunteers to include two jail cells and became the home of the Coppell Police Department.
In 1972, a third building was added behind the other two that served as the city permit office and as the office of George Campbell, Coppell's first city manager.
In 2012, the property was purchased and renovated to house the offices of Amcat Adjusting Services.
Erected 2014 by City of Coppell/Coppell Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 32° 57.312′ N, 97° 0.393′ W. Marker is in Coppell, Texas, in Dallas County. Marker is on South Coppell Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 616 S Coppell Road, Coppell TX 75019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harwell House and Barbershop (within shouting distance of this marker); Coppell's First Water Supply (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Coppell Business District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coppell's First School Buildings (about 400 feet away); Coppell Heritage Park (about 500 feet away); The Minyard Store (about 500 feet away); The Kirkland House (about 500 feet away); Stone Columns at West Entrance to Grapevine Springs Park (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coppell.
Also see . . . Coppell Historical Society. Website homepage (Submitted on June 8, 2020.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 8, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.