Alvarado, City in Johnson County, Texas, US
Alvarado extends across 4.89 square miles of land and water, positioned at an elevation of 233 meters in the rolling plains of north Texas.
The community received its name from Sheriff A. H. Onstoott in 1885, who drew inspiration from the Mexican city of Alvarado in Veracruz after his war experiences.
The educational framework centers around the Alvarado Independent School District, which maintains multiple facilities serving students throughout Johnson County.
The intersection of US Highway 67 and Interstate 35W provides direct access to Fort Worth and Dallas, with respective distances of 26 and 39 miles.
Natural gas exploration in the Barnett Shale region generates economic benefits through royalties for property owners and infrastructure development funding.
Location: Johnson County
Inception: 1885
Elevation above the sea: 233 m
Website: http://cityofalvarado.org
GPS coordinates: 32.40639,-97.21278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
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