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Sunset 5/15/2023

Sunset in Little Elm, TX on 5/15/2023.

Female Lesser Goldfinch

Lesser Goldfinches are tiny, stub-billed songbirds with long, pointed wings, and short, notched tails.

Male Black-chinned Hummingbird

Male Black-chinned Hummingbird in Little Elm, TX.

Eastern Bluebird - 7 weeks old

Seven week old Eastern Bluebirds born in our backyard in Little Elm, TX.

Male Eastern Bluebird

This is the father of all the baby Eastern Bluebird on my site.

Eastern Bluebird - 7 weeks old

Seven week old Eastern Bluebirds born in our backyard in Little Elm, TX.

Eastern Bluebird - 7 weeks old

Seven week old Eastern Bluebirds born in our backyard in Little Elm, TX.

Last of the Sun Sunset

Photo of the sun just before it disappears on 5/3/2023.Sunset in Little Elm, TX.

Sunset in Little Elm

Sunset in Little Elm, TX.

Tin Man Water Tower

Water tower located on Main Street near Eldorado Parkway is Little Elm's oldest standing water tower, but is no longer part of the drinking water supply. Locals sometimes call it "Tin Man." Not certain how old it is, but the Town of Little Elm purchased it from another municipality in the 1970s. The tower was refurbished and repainted in 2008 to be a centerpiece of the upcoming Town Center development. It will be used to provide irrigation water to the town's parks and later, the median landscaping when the Eldorado Parkway expansion is completed around 2011.

Little Elm's First Post Office

The Peters Colony and Little Elm were chartered in 1841 as part of the Republic of Texas. (Town of Little Elm. “History” 2014) Little Elm is on Farm to Market Road 720 and an arm of Lewisville Lake, twelve miles southeast of Denton in extreme east central Denton County. It was established in 1844 by Kit King on the banks of Little Elm Creek. The county's first post office was located in King's house in 1852. King's Crossing at that time was used by the stagecoach from Preston Bend to Bird's Fort. It was said to be the smallest operating post office in the U.S., and with only 36 box holders and a 5-foot-by-8-foot work area, that is not hard to believe. It was operating in the 1950s when Little Elm had about 200 residents and five businesses. The post office is one of the most historical buildings left in Little Elm.

Sunset in Little Elm, TX 5/20

Sunset in Little Elm, TX on 5/20/2023.

Sunset in Little Elm

Sunset in Little Elm, TX.

Sunset in Little Elm

Sunset in Little Elm, TX.

Church of Christ

In 1857 when the original log building was built, it was located on the banks of Cottonwood Creek. A baptistry was built out of concrete close to the creek with a well and hand pump to fill it. The second building was built around 1898 and moved to its present location around 1955 during the construction of Lake Lewisville. It was the first building built of planks brought by wagon from Jefferson, Texas. Originally, there were two front entrances—one for men and the other for women. At the move it was remodeled, adding classrooms and converting the front to a single entrance.

Button Memorial United Methodist Church

The Rev. William E. Bates, a native of Virginia, established the Methodist congregation at Little Elm in 1853. Members shared a meetinghouse with other denominations at John House Springs and in 1916 built their own facility. In the 1950s, the church moved to make way for construction of Lewisville Lake. In 1962, a descendant of early Little Elm settlers and church members George and Sarah Button donated funds for a new sanctuary; members renamed the church in honor of the Button family. Throughout its history, the church has been active in its community, offering a variety of services and programs to members and area residents. In 1853 circuit rider Rev. William E. Bates organized the Methodist Church here in Little Elm and worshiped in a little log house at the John House Springs, 1.5 miles to the East, with all other denominations. Several camp meetings were held there and school was taught. Then after a short stay in a 2-story building, located in the Little Elm Cemetery, the Methodist decided to build their own building around 1898 at the NW corner of Main and FM 720. In 1963 Mrs. Anne Hughey donated funds to purchase property and build a new building on the corner of FM 720 and Clark St. and named it Button Memorial United Methodist Church after her grandfather George L. Button. Being a steward in the church, Button would travel many miles, collecting the quarterage. He also served as Justice of Peace - thus becoming known as Squire Button. The building was occupied the weekend of November 22, 1963. In the early 1970’s and addition was made to the chapel including a large fellowship hall, kitchen and a Sunday school wing. In July of 2003, in conjunction with the 150th anniversary celebration, ground was broken on a new 6000 square foot multipurpose facility adjoining the building already in use. George Lafayette Button and Sarah Button August 16, 1830 - January 6, 1911 George Lafayette Button (August 16 - 1830 - January 6, 1911) of Barron County, Kentucky was married to Sarah Ann White (May 18, 1834 - April 23, 1922) by Bro. Jon., C. Woollam, who was the preacher in charge of the Douglas District, East Texas Conference, on March 15, 1858. To them were born nine children: Martha (married E. D. Driscol) , Mary (married James T. Young), William who died when struck by lightning, George L., Jr. (married Amanda Killingsworth and later Emma Clark), John , single, Alice and Lucy who died within a few hours of each other with meningitis, Oscar (married Jennie Hodges), and Ida (married Tom Erwin, Jr.). In October, 1866, George and Sarah Button moved from Nacogdoches County to Little Elm, Denton County community, where he established a harness, saddle and shoe repair business. They were active members of the Methodist Church and active in other civic affairs. Being a steward in the church, he would travel many miles, collecting the quarterage. He was a Mason for many years and served as Justice of Peace - thus becoming known as Squire Button. His daughter, Ida Erwin, has given me papers showing appointment and certificates of election to Justice of Peace and Notary Public. One was signed by Governor J.S. Hogg. The Button Home was the place where the stranger in town was as welcome as a neighbor or a casual acquaintance. There was always room for one more. They, like many others, would give of their material things, time and strength to help others. After the death of two daughters and one daughter-in-law, these two wonderful people helped to care for seven grandchildren. Annie Young remained with them until her marriage to M.B. Hughuey in 1914. Seven of their grandchildren attended school here - Ella, Bertie, and Tom Driscol; Annie Young; Chris, Iva, and Willie Button; Ola, Annie Jim, and Bonita Erwin.