Originally, travelers from as far away as Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee passed through the Whitehouse area on their way to San Antonio to help Texas defend the Alamo. However, they arrived too late, so they turned back the direction they came, collected their families, and came to what is now known as Whitehouse to settle the fertile and stunningly beautiful land.
Equidistant to the city of Tyler (seven miles to the north) and the city of Troupe (seven miles to the south), the city of Whitehouse is located in Smith County and considered a part of the Tyler Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area
Originally, travelers from as far away as Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee passed through the Whitehouse area on their way to San Antonio to help Texas defend the Alamo. However, they arrived too late, so they turned back the direction they came, collected their families, and came to what is now known as Whitehouse to settle the fertile and stunningly beautiful land.
Equidistant to the city of Tyler (seven miles to the north) and the city of Troupe (seven miles to the south), the city of Whitehouse is located in Smith County and considered a part of the Tyler Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Even though Whitehouse was founded as far back as 1845, it was not actually incorporated into a city until 1953 -- the city may even be younger than you! The main industry during that period was farming and agriculture with crops of cotton, peach orchards, tomatoes, watermelons and a variety of vegetables. Current day Whitehouse is a city of 7,913 residents who happily celebrate the town's history with an event lovingly called the Annual YesterYear Celebration. The event is held every June and celebrates the history and heritage of the city and its founding citizens.
Moving to Whitehouse
The best time of year to make the move into Whitehouse is mid-summer or late winter. However, if those times prove to be difficult on your end, your best hope is to engage the help of a local, preferably in the real estate industry, who can help you find out what is available and when you should most aggressively search for your new home.
As long as you have the necessary paperwork and documentation typically required when you lease a home or apartment (photo I.D., letters or reference, credit check, deposit check, etc.), you should have very few issues crop up.
Neighborhoods in Whitehouse
Whitehouse can be divided into two large neighborhoods, and each has its own brand of charm! Below are descriptions that highlight the benefits of each area, but ultimately, that decision is up to you and your personal needs.
Downtown Whitehouse: Are you searching for rental housing in Whitehouse and hoping you can find an apartment home on the shores of Lake Tyler? If so, then Downtown Whitehouse is exactly where you want to be. Picture yourself living in a safe community with curbed streets, single-family homes with private fenced back yards and fully maintained lawns (meaning, it will be taken care of for you), all for the price you would expect to pay for a nice apartment. Be sure to deck out your new digs with a bouquet or two from the nearby Whitehouse Flower Shop.
The Villas at Memory Lane: This isn't a dream. It's a place called The Villas at Memory Lane, and it is a rental community with plenty of apartment homes in Downtown Whitehouse. It is also conveniently located just up the road from Lake Tyler Marina and Concession Park. When the weekend rolls around, you will be ready and close for a day of fishing, hiking or just floating close the the shore.
Walnut Grove: This is the rural side of Whitehouse, which just means more room between you and your neighbors. It is not uncommon for most homes and apartments to have between two and six bedrooms, though if your heart is set on a one-bedroom apartment for rent, you shouldn't rule the neighborhood out. Situated between I-69 and Hwy 110, commuting is never an issue from this neighborhood. Also worth mentioning, Grove Club Lake is at the heart of the neighborhood and is a popular spot for evening walks and the occasional fishing spontaneous fishing trip!
Living in Whitehouse
If you love southern cooking, you had better adopt an exercise routine ASAP, because Whitehouse is full of down-home comfort food. Without a doubt, Rib Masters on State Hwy 110 N. has the very best ribs in the entire city. Once you've cleaned your plate, roll up the road a mile or so to Mamaw's Fried Pies and take home the famous apple or cherry fried pie. We know it sounds like a heart clogger, but that is why the residents are such an active and healthy bunch! In fact, residents can usually be seen water skiing on Lake Tyler, jogging through Concession Park or just biking through town.
