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{{Infobox settlement | |||
| name = Fort Worth | |||
| official_name = City of Fort Worth | |||
| settlement_type = City | |||
| image_skyline = Fort_Worth_Skyline.jpg | |||
| image_caption = Fort Worth skyline from the Trinity River | |||
| subdivision_name1 = Texas | |||
| subdivision_name = United States | |||
| established_date = 1849 | |||
| population_total = 950,000 | |||
| area_total_km2 = 920 | |||
| timezone = Central (CST/CDT) | |||
| postal_code = 76101–76199 | |||
| area_code = 817, 682 | |||
}} | |||
'''Fort Worth''' is a major city in north-central [[Texas]], known for its deep Western roots, cultural institutions, and role in the broader Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Once a stop on the Chisholm Trail, it blends cowboy heritage with modern sophistication. | '''Fort Worth''' is a major city in north-central [[Texas]], known for its deep Western roots, cultural institutions, and role in the broader Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Once a stop on the Chisholm Trail, it blends cowboy heritage with modern sophistication. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:35, 8 June 2025
| Official name | City of Fort Worth |
| Type | City |
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| Fort Worth skyline from the Trinity River | |
| State | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1849 |
| Population | 950,000 |
| Area (km²) | 920 |
| Time zone | Central (CST/CDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 76101–76199 |
| Area code(s) | 817, 682 |
Fort Worth is a major city in north-central Texas, known for its deep Western roots, cultural institutions, and role in the broader Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Once a stop on the Chisholm Trail, it blends cowboy heritage with modern sophistication.
Overview
- Population: ~960,000 (part of a metro area with over 7.5 million people)
- Nicknames: Cowtown, Panther City
- Founded: 1849 as an Army outpost on the Trinity River
- Geography: Located west of Dallas in Tarrant County, North Texas
Landmarks and Attractions
- Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
- Sundance Square – downtown shopping and entertainment
- Kimbell Art Museum and Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
- Fort Worth Zoo – ranked among the best in the U.S.
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Water Gardens
- Texas Motor Speedway
Economy
Fort Worth has a diversified economy including:
- Aerospace and aviation – home to Lockheed Martin and Bell Helicopter
- Defense and manufacturing
- Oil and gas
- Education, healthcare, and logistics
Culture and Identity
- Strong Western identity and cowboy culture
- Hosts the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (since 1896)
- Celebrated arts scene with internationally acclaimed museums
- Blend of Texas pride and family-friendly charm
Education and Innovation
- Texas Christian University (TCU) and Texas A&M School of Law
- Growth in tech, logistics, and biomedical research
- Cultural capital with an emphasis on the performing arts
Transportation
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) serves the region
- Trinity Metro and TEXRail connect Fort Worth with Dallas and surrounding cities
- I-35W and I-30 are major highway corridors
Fun Facts
- Long known as “Where the West Begins”
- The Fort Worth Herd offers twice-daily cattle drives through the Stockyards
- Originally planned as one of ten U.S. Army forts to protect settlers moving west