Blue Mound

History

The community's history dates back to the 1920s, when Scottish immigrant John Kennedy established Globe Laboratories, Inc. to produce serum to immunize cattle against blackleg, a disease that affected calves under two years of age. About ten years later, he sold the company to his partner. Kennedy later purchased of land in an area bordered by East McLeroy Boulevard on the north and FM 156 (Blue Mound Road) to the east. His interest in aircraft led him to create the Globe Aircraft Company. As his operation grew, more and more people began to settle near his plant. The settlement was initially known as Saginaw Park, but later took the name Blue Mound after a nearby hill. and had a population of 1,253 by the 1960 census. That figure had risen to 1,283 by 1970 and 2,169 in 1980 as the city became a bedroom community for those employed in Fort Worth and the surrounding area. The 1990 census showed a slight decline in population, to 2,133. By 2000, the number of inhabitants had risen to 2,388.

Geography

Blue Mound is located along FM 156 (Blue Mound Road), approximately north of Fort Worth in north central Tarrant County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Blue Mound has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• V R EATON H S
  High · FORT WORTH · 3,273 students · 19:1 ratio
• TIMBER CREEK H S
  High · FORT WORTH · 3,140 students · 15.6:1 ratio
• KELLER H S
  High · KELLER · 3,089 students · 16.6:1 ratio
• HALTOM H S
  High · HALTOM CITY · 2,785 students · 16.4:1 ratio
• CENTRAL H S
  High · KELLER · 2,551 students · 15.3:1 ratio
• BOSWELL H S
  High · FORT WORTH · 2,547 students · 17.6:1 ratio
• CHISHOLM TRAIL H S
  High · FORT WORTH · 2,493 students · 16.3:1 ratio
• FOSSIL RIDGE H S
  High · KELLER · 2,329 students · 14.7:1 ratio