Fort Worth, TX

Texas · Tarrant County · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro

Fort Worth is a major city in Texas with a population of 941,311. Residents earn $76,602 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

941,311 Population 2,675/sq mi density

$76,602 Median Income $37,157 per capita

$277,300 Home Value $295,822 Zillow

$1,412 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent

69°F Avg Temperature 309 sunny days/yr

444 Violent Crime/100K 2,688 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$76,602 median income, 3.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$277,300 home value, $1,412/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

444 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers Near Fort Worth, TX

81 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Fort Worth, TX.

Name	Description
Robert David Law	Specialist Four, United States Army.
Woody-Kutch Livestock Commission Company	Marker can be reached from East Exchange Avenue east of Mule Alley, on the left when traveling east.
Daggett's Crossing	Marker can be reached from East Northside Drive north of Cold Springs Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Fort Worth Hotel
Fairmount-Southside Historic District	Marker is at the intersection of West Allen Avenue and Smith Street, on the right when traveling west on West Allen Avenue.
Grammer-Pierce House	Marker is on College Avenue south of Lilac Street, on the right when traveling south.
Meacham Field	Marker can be reached from the intersection of Roass Avenue and West Long Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Fort Worth Belt Railway	Marker is at the intersection of East Exchange Avenue and Packer Street, on the left when traveling east on East Exchange Avenue. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>
Fort Worth's First Flight	Marker is at the intersection of Carroll Street and Mercedes Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Carroll Street.
Founding Fort Worth	Marker is on North Taylor Street north of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north.
Tim Cole
Douglass and McGar Parks	Marker is at the intersection of Calhoun Street and NE 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Calhoun Street.
Quanah Parker	Marker can be reached from East Exchange.
"The Stage Leaves From Here"	Marker is on Main Street north of East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
African-American History	Marker is at the intersection of Jones Street and 9th Street on Jones Street.
Amon G. Carter, Sr. (1879-1955)	Marker is on Main Street north of East 6th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Cynthia Ann Parker and Native Americans of North Texas	Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 8th Street on Main Street.
Flying Machines	Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 7th Street on Main Street.
Gamblers & Gunfights	Marker is on Main Street south of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Grand Hotels	Marker is on Main Street north of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
JFK	Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 8th Street on Main Street.
Opera Houses & Theaters	Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Site of the First Masonic Hall in Fort Worth	Marker is at the intersection of West Belknap Street (State Highway 347 Spur) and North Houston Street (Business U.S. 287), on the right when traveling west on West Belknap Street.
The Wild Bunch	Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and East 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Blackstone Hotel	Marker can be reached from the intersection of Main Street and East 5th Street (Texas Highway 280), on the right when traveling north.
Early Quarter Horse Shows	Marker is on East Exchange Ave east of Rodeo Plaza, on the left when traveling east.
Ephraim Merrill Daggett	(June 3, 1810 - April 19, 1883). Marker is on west 9th Street near Houston Street.
Garvey-Veihl House	Marker is on Samuels Avenue.
Hell's Half Acre	Marker is on Houston Street (Business U.S. 287) south of 12th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Sinclair Building	Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and West 5th Street on Main Street.
Site of Majestic Theatre	Marker is at the intersection of East 9th Street and Commerce Street, on the right when traveling east on East 9th Street.
Southside Church of Christ	Marker is on Hemphill Street, on the left when traveling south.
Ormer Leslie Locklear	(October 28, 1891 - August 2, 1920). Marker is on Greenwood Cemetery.
Site of Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church	Marker is at the intersection of Throckmorton Street and 12th Street, on the left when traveling north on Throckmorton Street.
General William Jenkins Worth	(1749-1849). Marker is on Main Street.
Armour & Company	Marker is at the intersection of Packers Avenue and Nile City Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Packers Avenue.
Fort Worth Elks Lodge 124	Marker is at the intersection of West 4th Street and Burnett Street, on the right when traveling west on West 4th Street.
Fort Worth Stockyards Horse and Mule Barns	Marker is on E. Exchange Street, on the left when traveling east.
General Edward H. Tarrant	Marker is on Samuels Avenue.
Greater Saint James Baptist Church	Marker is on Harding Street near East 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north.
Mount Olivet Cemetery	Marker is at the intersection of North Sylvania Avenue and Hollis Street, on the right when traveling south on North Sylvania Avenue.
Swift & Company	Marker is at the intersection of Packers Avenue and Niles City Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Packers Avenue.
The Fort Worth Stock Yards Company	Marker is at the intersection of E. Exchange Street, on the left when traveling east on E. Exchange Street.
Amon G. Carter	Marker is at the intersection of West 7th Street and Taylor Street, on the left when traveling east on West 7th Street.
Fort Worth Stock Yards Entrance	Marker is on East Exchange Avenue east of North Main Street (U.S. 287), on the right when traveling east.
William John Marsh	(June 24, 1880 - Feb. 1, 1971). Marker is on Greenwood Cemetery Road north of White Settlement Road.
Ayres Cemetery	Marker is on Scott Avenue west of Hudson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 2144	Marker can be reached from the intersection of Grove Street and East 6th Street (Texas Highway 280), on the right when traveling south.
Masonic Temple Association of Fort Worth	Marker is at the intersection of Henderson Street and West Lancaster Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Henderson Street.
Masonic Temple of Fort Worth	Marker is at the intersection of Henderson Street and West Lancaster Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Henderson Street.
The Coliseum	Marker is at the intersection of East Exchange Avenue and Rodeo Plaza, on the left when traveling east on East Exchange Avenue.
William Alfred Sanderson	(Sept. 11, 1819 - May 28, 1904). Marker is on Scott Avenue west of Hudson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church	Marker is at the intersection of Elm Street and East 1st Street, on the right when traveling south on Elm Street.
Amon Carter Riverside High School and Riverside ISD	Marker is at the intersection of Yucca Ave and Bonnie Brae Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Yucca Ave.
Tarrant County Criminal Courts Building	Marker is at the intersection of West Belknap St (State Highway 347 Spur) and North Houston Street (Business U.S. 287), on the right when traveling west on West Belknap St.
Thannisch Block Building	Marker is on East Exchange Avenue east of North Main Street (U.S. 287), on the left when traveling east.
Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church	Marker is on Elm Street near East 1st Street.
Former TSTA Building	Marker is at the intersection of East Weatherford and North Grove Street, on the right when traveling east on East Weatherford.
Thomas B. Saunders Family	Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Exchange Avenue and North Main Street (U.S. 287), on the right when traveling east.
Eddleman-McFarland House	Marker is on Penn Street south of West 13th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Fort Worth Main Post Office Building	Marker is at the intersection of West Lancaster Avenue and Jennings Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Lancaster Avenue.
John Peter Smith	(1831-1901). Marker is at the intersection of Throckmorton Street and West 10th Street, on the left when traveling north on Throckmorton Street.
The Atelier Building
Pioneer's Rest Cemetery	Marker is on Samuels Avenue when traveling south.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church	Marker is at the intersection of Evans Avenue and Verbena Street, on the right when traveling north on Evans Avenue.
The Neil P. Anderson Building	Marker is on West 7th Street east of Lamar Street, on the right when traveling east.
Land Title Building	Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and Commerce Street (Business U.S. 287), on the right when traveling west on 4th Street.
The Woman's Club of Fort Worth	Marker can be reached from Pennsylvania Avenue, 0.1 miles east of South Ballinger Street.
Herbert M. Hinckley	(1897 - 1938). Marker can be reached from W. Lancaster Ave..
First Christian Church of Fort Worth	Marker is at the intersection of Throckmorton Street and West 6th Street, on the left when traveling north on Throckmorton Street.
Flatiron Building	Marker is at the intersection of West 9th Street and Houston Street (Business U.S. 287), on the right when traveling east on West 9th Street.
Fort Worth	"Where the West Begins". Marker is at the intersection of West Belknap Street (State Highway 347 Spur) and North Houston Street (Business U.S. 287), on the right when traveling west on West Belknap Street.
Tarrant County Courthouse	Marker is on East Weatherford Street, on the left when traveling east.
Florence Shuman Hall	Marker is on Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Fort Worth Library	Marker is at the intersection of West 9th Street and Houston Street (Business U.S. 287), on the right when traveling west on West 9th Street.
Fort Worth Livestock Exchange	Marker is on E. Exchange Street, on the right when traveling east.
Margaret Meacham Hall	Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and South Ballinger Street, on the right when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue.
William G. Newby Memorial Building	Marker is on Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Ida Saunders Hall	Marker can be reached from the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and South Ballinger Street, on the right when traveling west.
St. Ignatius Academy Building	Marker is at the intersection of 12th Street and Throckmorton Street, on the left when traveling east on 12th Street.
St. Patrick's Cathedral	Marker is at the intersection of Throckmorton Street and West 11th Street, on the left when traveling north on Throckmorton Street.

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