Why visit Ennis
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Galaxy Drive-In, Ennis High School and Texas Motorplex.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Ennis
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ennis
Ennis () is a city in eastern Ellis County, Texas, United States. Its population was 20,159 according to the 2020 census, with an estimated population of 23,686 in 2023. Ennis is home to the annual National Polka Festival. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
From the Wikipedia article Ennis, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks19
Ennis High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Ennis, Ellis County, Texas
2301 Ensign Road, Ennis
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
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9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes18
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 2.3 mi
3105 South Kaufman, Ennis
Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.2 mi
1107 East Ennis Avenue, Ennis
Mo-Th 09:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-04:00; Su 09:00-02:00
6 more on the map.
History
In 1871, the Houston and Texas Central Railroad (H&TC) arrived at the spot that would become Ennis as it built north towards Dallas. The city was established that year and surveyed a year later. It is named after Cornelius Ennis, a founder of the H&TC Railroad.
Between 1874 and 1890, the population of Ennis grew tenfold from around 300 to 3,000. Many of the new settlers came from the war-torn European nations that later became Czechoslovakia. This early growth was attributed to the success of cotton production in the region, making Ennis a center of trade and commerce for both farmers and the railroad. The influx of Czech and Slovak migrants also shaped and transformed the cultural heritage of the community for years to come, making Ennis one of the largest Czech communities in Texas.
From the History section of Ennis, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship29
Saint John Nepomucene Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
401 East Lampasas Street, Ennis
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Healthcare2
Map of Ennis
131 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 36°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 54°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 63°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 74°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 38°F | 3.4 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bardwell Dam (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ellis County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
C. David Campbell Field-Corsicana Municipal Airport (CRS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Corsicana 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- DeSoto 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Cedar Hill 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Balch Springs 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Duncanville 28 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Mesquite 30 mi north, about 49 min by car
- Dallas 33 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Grand Prairie 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Arlington 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Garland 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ennis Commercial Historic District1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EnnisHighSchool1 (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
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