Did you know that Silo Mills, a beautiful master-planned community close to Fort Worth, got its name by combining two agricultural structures representative of the agrarian heritage of the land? As farmers have known for generations, a silo stores food for livestock and a gristmill grinds grain into flour.
Silo Mills is in Johnson County, between the postcard-pretty towns of Joshua and Godley. It’s situated just west of the Chisholm Trail Parkway on Farm-to-Market Road 917 on 840 unspoiled acres. Its resort-style amenities include a swimming and entertainment complex, parks, well-designed playgrounds, meandering hiking trails, and a catch-and-release fishing pond. Silo Mills provides residents with all the essential ingredients to ensure they experience the kind of lifestyle they choose.
Did you know that after the Civil War, thousands of miles of new railroad tracks were laid across Texas? This fundamentally changed the cattle business.
Railroads facilitated effective transportation of goods, people, and resources. For example, lumber from East Texas, cattle from West Texas ranches, and crops from farms across the state benefited from this rapid expansion. The famous Chisholm Trail provided a path from Texas to railroad terminals in Kansas - Abilene, Wichita, and Dodge City - where cowboys would receive their pay. These “cow towns” grew at a rapid pace.
Checking the early history of the area, Caddo Grove was located about 2 miles east of what is now Joshua, Texas. It had its own post office and was a thriving town until the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway was completed from Cleburne to Fort Worth in 1881. The railroad missed Caddo Grove, and so a station was built on the tracks at the site of the future town of Joshua.
Originally named "Caddo Peak," the U.S. Post Office rejected the name because there was another community with the same name. Instead, "Joshua" was named after the biblical reference.
Godley, Texas was established in 1886 and named after R. B. Godley, a Cleburne lumber merchant who donated acreage for a townsite and twenty acres of land as a right-of-way to the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway. A railway station was constructed and, by 1888, when the post office opened, Godley had three cotton gins, two dairy-processing plants, and yes, a gristmill.
Did you know that the expression “grist for the mill” is an idiom that has its roots in medieval times? Grist refers to the value of the grain brought to the mill and ground into flour. Flour and cornmeal were a necessary ingredient to make bread, a staple in every home. Nowadays, the expression “grist for the mill” refers to something valuable or advantageous.
By the way, DYK that buying a home at Silo Mills could be considered grist for the mill?
Homes in the master-planned community of Silo Mills add stability to a new home’s resale value. When the economy is strong, homes within a master-planned community tend to increase in value at a greater rate than other homes. During slow economic growth, homes in one of these well-designed communities reliably maintain their value.
Did you know that your bread selection reflects your unique personal taste? Maybe you prefer pumpernickel, sourdough, rye, or multigrain? Perhaps a baguette?
In the same way, a new home reflects the personal taste and lifestyle of the homeowner. At Silo Mills, premium builders help families realize the home of their dreams, every step of the way. From initial planning, selecting styles and finishes, and on through final construction, new homes at Silo Mills come equipped with the latest technology and are designed to specifically accommodate individual needs and desires.
Just as good bread needs flour, water, and yeast, a warm home requires love, laughter, and shared experiences. These intangible ingredients form the best foundation.
Did you know that the Godley ISD offers an enriching and nurturing educational environment, where students thrive?
Godley ISD dramatically enhances the Silo Mills community by giving students a strong foundation, providing well-qualified teachers, a well-designed curriculum, and a supportive learning environment.
Just like bread is a staple in most homes, a quality education is a staple in a prosperous community.
DYK that choosing to live a simple life doesn’t mean foregoing modern conveniences and urban opportunities? Silo Mills provides residents with even more “grist for the mill” by offering them the best of both worlds.
At Silo Mills, residents form connections. Houses become homes where family members “break bread” together. Residents are inspired by the natural surroundings and simple lifestyle, while offering residents the ultimate in convenience, with access to everything Fort Worth offers in terms of culture, sports, and entertainment.
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A simple life and modern conveniences are the definition of the best of both worlds.
In some cultures, people offer new homeowners a loaf of bread as a housewarming gift. The thinking is that bread is a staple symbolizing hope for prosperity, sustenance, and abundance.
Moving to Silo Mills enables homeowners to experience a lifestyle that supports community, prosperity, lasting stability, and happiness. Call us today to arrange a visit!
