5 Random Things About Fort Worth, Texas

I’ve been doing these 5 random things posts for a few weeks now, and I just realized that I hadn’t done one about a place. So, without further ado, here are 5 random facts about Fort Worth, TX. If you’re wondering why I chose Fort Worth it’s because I used to live there, and if it wasn’t so far away from my family on the east coast, I’d probably still be there.

1. Fort Worth was founded as a military outpost in 1849. Major General William Jenkins Worth, the second-in-command during the Mexican-American War, conceived a plan of a line of forts to mark Texas’ western frontier. This is why Fort Worth’s motto is “Where the West Begins.”
2. July 1, 2008 census estimates place the population of Fort Worth at 703,073 making it the 5th largest city in Texas and the 17th largest city in the United States.
3. Because of its location on the Chisholm Trail, and it’s importance as the westernmost railhead once the railroads arrived, the city earned the nickname “Cowtown.”
4. Fort Worth is a popular location for corporations because of concessions the city has made to promote commercial growth, as well as the fact that Texas doesn’t have a state income tax. American Airlines, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Bell Helicopter, Radio Shack, Pier 1 Imports, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe are just a few of the companies headquartered in Fort Worth.
5. Fort Worth is home to the Fort Worth Zoo, the oldest zoo in Texas. The USA Travel Guide ranks it as the #5 zoo in the U.S., and Zagat has ranked it as the best family attraction in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Bonus: Fort Worth is home to Texas Christian University (TCU), one of this year’s three unbeaten college football teams.

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