Bullard, TX

Be sure and check out the RED, WHITE & BLUE Festival November 7 & 8 in Bullard!!

Bullard is a small town located in northern Cherokee and southern Smith Counties. It lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 69 and Farm-to-Market Roads 2137, 2493, and 344, about 12 miles south of Tyler. The population (1,150 in 2000) is steadily growing each year.

The town lies in two counties as well as two primary census statistical areas. The Smith County portion of the city is part of the Tyler Metropolit…

Be sure and check out the RED, WHITE & BLUE Festival November 7 & 8 in Bullard!!

Bullard is a small town located in northern Cherokee and southern Smith Counties. It lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 69 and Farm-to-Market Roads 2137, 2493, and 344, about 12 miles south of Tyler. The population (1,150 in 2000) is steadily growing each year.

The town lies in two counties as well as two primary census statistical areas. The Smith County portion of the city is part of the Tyler Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Cherokee County portion is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Bullard was earlier known as Etna and Hewsville. The town is named for John H., a Confederate soldier, and Emma Eugenia (Erwin) Bullard. In 1881, John Bullard opened the Hewsville post office in his store. In 1883 the Etna post office, near Hewsville, was closed. Then the Hewsville office was renamed Bullard. Many rural residents in northern Cherokee County are served by the Bullard post office. The bypassing of the railroad brought about the demise of Etna and the rise of Bullard.

Bullard is one of the fastest growing areas in East Texas, and is located less than 15 minutes from Tyler. Between the two, you have a plethora of shopping, dining & entertainment at your feet!