Fort Worth

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  • Fort Worth, Texas, named after Commander General William Jenkins Worth, was originally an army base built to protect settlers against the Native Americans in the area. The fort was abandoned in 1850, and the buildings became home to cowboys, ex-soldiers and other settlers.WCities: Fort Worth History Today, Fort Worth is a city of over 600,000 people, home to a convention center that houses several exhibit halls, meeting rooms, a ballroom and an arena that seats 13,500.Census.gov: Fort Worth Census Fort Worth Gov: Fort Worth Convention Center

  • Beef

    After the Civil War, cowboys began rounding up longhorns and driving them to market along the Chisholm Trail. Fort Worth was the last settlement before the trip north, so it became a natural stopping point. The arrival of the railroad helped established the meat packing industry in the city.WCities: Fort Worth History

  • Oil

    Forth Worth's expansion continued in the early 20th century when oil was discovered in west Texas. The city became home to a number of oil companies, and businesses that supplied equipment to them.WCities: Fort Worth History

  • Fort Worth Notables

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