The Colony in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
David Gregory Fox Jr.
(August 17, 1923 - December 25, 2003)
In 1947, Fox's father organized the Fox and Jacobs Construction Company with brothers Ike and Joe Jacobs, but sadly passed away in 1949. David Fox Jr. had no experience in the home building industry, but agreed to become partners with the Jacobs brothers. In the 1950s, the company committed to putting customers and employees first and also continued their education, studying new innovations in the industry. Their home designs were described as having a "California look with a Texas practicality" with a target market of middle-class young buyers.
In 1973, Fox and Jacobs were looking for new markets which led them to the undeveloped area north of Carrollton. Gradually, they were able to purchase more than 3,000 acres and, in 1974, an estimated 2,500 people visited the new homes at the unveiling of "The Colony." The first families moved in that October and Fox and Jacobs continued to help the new community secure basic services. They built, equipped and donated the fire station and added traffic lights, retail centers and parkland.
Fox was honored in 1983 as the founder of The Colony and was named 1984 Dallasite of the Year. After his retirement, he served as Dallas County Judge and chaired many civic, philanthropic and political organizations. He is remembered as a leading figure in the home building industry of Texas.
Erected 2020 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 22723.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 33° 4.836′ N, 96° 53.211′ W. Marker is in The Colony, Texas, in Denton County. Marker is at the intersection of South Colony Boulevard and Blair Oaks Drive, on the left when traveling west on South Colony Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4930 S Colony Blvd, The Colony TX 75056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Hedgcoxe War (here, next to this marker); Belz Road Bridge at Duck Creek (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bridges Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Baccus Cemetery (approx. 3.8 miles away); a different marker also named Baccus Cemetery (approx. 3.8 miles away); Black Cutter (approx. 3.8 miles away); Texas Longhorn (approx. 3.8 miles away); Vaquero (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in The Colony.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.