Grand Prairie Homes For Sale Just Listed The city of Grand Prairie was first established as “Dechman” by Alexander McRae Dechman in 1863. Dechman, who was from Birdville learned that he could trade his oxen and wagons for land in Dallas County. In 1863, Dechman bought 239 ½ acres of land on the eastern side of the Trinity River and 100 acres (.40 km2) of timber land on the west side of the river for a broken down wagon, oxen team and US$200 in Confederate money. More Info... Texas Pride Realty Grand Prairie Real Estate, Grand Prairie Homes For Sale, Grand Prairie Realtor, Grand Prairie Realtors Grand Prairie Homes, Grand Prairie listing agent