Fort Worth, City center in Tarrant County, Texas.
Fort Worth is a major city in northern Texas that extends across several county boundaries and sits roughly 700 feet above sea level. The urban area combines modern high-rise districts with historic streets and wide residential neighborhoods along the edge of the Great Plains.
A military outpost founded in 1849 grew into a central hub for cattle trading in the late 1800s. Railway lines brought thousands of head through town, earning it the nickname Cowtown and accelerating its growth into a major urban center.
Cowboys still gather daily in the Stockyards District, where Western boots and hats remain part of ordinary street life. Local families eat at steakhouses that continue to use grilling techniques from the ranching era.
The city lies west of Dallas and is accessible by highway and through a nearby international airport. Buses and trains connect different districts, though having a car can help reach neighborhoods farther from the center.
Longhorn cattle walk through the Stockyards District streets twice daily, accompanied by riders in period clothing. The short parade recalls the days when actual livestock drives shaped the city and thousands of animals moved through its lanes.
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