Wichita Falls, County seat city in northern Texas, United States
Description
Wichita Falls is the county seat in northern Texas, positioned on the Wichita River at an elevation of 948 feet (289 meters). The metropolitan area extends across Archer, Clay, and Wichita Counties, forming a regional economic center.
History
The arrival of the Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad in 1882 transformed the settlement into a major cattle trading center. Rapid population growth followed the railway connection, shaping the town's development through the late 19th century.
Culture
The city takes its name from the waterfalls on the Wichita River, which vanished during an 1886 flood. Lucy Park now features an artificial reconstruction of these falls, reminding visitors of the river's original feature.
Practical
The Falls Ride public transportation system connects different parts of town, making it easier for residents and guests to move around. Greyhound buses offer additional connections to other cities across Texas and neighboring states.
Did you know?
The Hotter'N Hell Hundred is an annual cycling race that draws thousands of participants who ride through the Texas summer heat in August. The event ranks as one of the largest organized cycling tours in the United States.
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Newby-McMahon Building
3 km
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
2.7 km
Memorial Stadium
7.8 km
Wichita Falls Railroad Museum
3 km
The Kell House
2 km
Call Field
4.6 km
Castaway Cove Waterpark
4.1 km
Plex Entertainment
5.6 km
Kell House Museum
2.1 kmFirst United Methodist Church
2.6 kmFirst Baptist Church
2.2 kmOhio Street Bridge
3.3 kmHamilton, William Benjamin, House
1.1 kmBirdwell Park
411 mWeeks House
694 mFrank Kell House
2.1 km
Morningside Historic District
1.2 kmWeeks Mansion
523 m
Depot Square Historic District
3 kmWichita Falls Route Building
3.1 kmGraphics II
2.4 kmJ.A. Kemp Wholesale Grocery Building
3 kmThe Anderson House
2.3 kmFrank Kell Home
2.2 kmWomen's Forum Building
1 kmHolt Hotel
2.9 kmWichita Falls Memorial Auditorium
2 kmTexas Travel Information Center at Wichita Falls
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