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Where the past meets the present Cedar Hill first known as the cedar brakes was founded around 1846 by a small group of settlers from the Peters Colony. They traveled to the Dallasarea of North Texas on horseback and by oxdrawn wagon following trails beaten into existence by Indians buffalo and explorers. They came seeking a place to build their homes to socialize worship and conduct business. Attracted to the area by its lush natural beauty the elevation and rocky slopes provided settlers a panoramic lookout and protection from intruders.