Red Oak, TX

Red Oak sits about 20 miles south of Dallas along Interstate 35E in Ellis County. This suburban community of 17,000 serves as a bedroom community for Dallas commuters, with I-35E providing the main connection north to the city and south toward Waxahachie. US Highway 287 runs parallel through the eastern part of town, while FM 664 handles east-west traffic. The restored 1888 railroad depot downtown now houses the visitor center, commemorating the city's railroad heritage.