He built a combination store, cotton gin, and blacksmith shop that remained in operation until 1975.

[4] The land that eventually became the site of Chisholm was given to Mexican War veteran King Latham in 1847.

In that same year, Berry Creek Academy was formed through the merger of two local schools.

By 1898, Berry Creek Academy was the second-largest school in Rockwall County, boasting a total enrollment of 301 students.

Residents seeking zoning protection and the preservation of their rural lifestyles was the main reason behind the incorporation effort.