Ackerly is a city in Texas, United States. The population was 245 at the 2000 census. Ackerly is considered as a town of Dawson County, although the town extends into Martin County and has residents in both counties. The town was named for Paul Ackerly, who founded it following the division of Slaughter Ranch into farming tracts. Ackerly apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Ackerly apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.