DeSoto is a city in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 49,047. DeSoto is a suburb of Dallas and is part of the Best Southwest area, which includes DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and Lancaster. DeSoto is located at 32°35′57″N 96°51′32″W / 32.59917°N 96.85889°W / 32.59917; -96.85889 . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.6 square miles , all of it land. The area was first settled in 1847, making it one of the oldest communities in... North Texas. A post office was established in 1881, and the settlement was named DeSoto in honor of Thomas Hernando DeSoto Stewart, a doctor dedicated to the community. By 1885, DeSoto was home to approximately 120 people, a cotton gin, and a general store. Soon after, the population declined to below 50. In 1930, there were 97 people living in the community and several businesses. After World War II, DeSoto and surrounding areas began to grow. In order to improve the inadequate water distribution system, residents felt the need to incorporate the town.
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| County: | Dallas County |
| State: | Texas |
| Population: | 48,289 |
| Area: | 21.6 sq. mi. |
| Time zone: | Central Time zone |
| Also known as: | DeSoto, Texas, Dallas County / DeSoto city |