DeSoto was first settled in 1847, making it one of the oldest communities in North Texas. Its motto is: “Live, Work, Play in DeSoto”. On October 26, 1974, Woodland Hills merged with the City of DeSoto.
The rapid growth that began in the early 1970s was sustained throughout the 1980s. By 1984, DeSoto had a total of 360 businesses – up from 168 in 1980.
The City of DeSoto is in a fast growing area for businesses. In the spirit of early settlers, DeSoto is an ideal community where local creativity can thrive and where self-starter entrepreneurs can start their dream business online or offline.
Business startups in retail sales, clothing, fashion, makeup, beauty, healthcare, legal, medical services, information technology, restaurants, online sales, cleaning services, beauty salons, barber shops, and construction are always in demand in a growing community. Shop Local! Buy Local!