Historic cemeteries in
Tarrant, Texas

Absalom Chivers Cemetery Ahavath Sholom Hebrew Cemetery Alexander Dobkins Family Cemetery Allen Cemetery Arwine Cemetery Ayres Cemetery Ball Street Cemetery Bear Creek Cemetery Bedford Cemetery Benbrook Cemetery Berachah Cemetery Birdville Cemetery Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park Cemetery Bourland Cemetery Burke Cemetery Calloway Cemetery Calvary Catholic Cemetery Calvin Cemetery Cedar Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel Cemetery Cope Cemetery Corn Cemetery Crowley Cemetery Dido Memorial Cemetery Emanuel Hebrew Rest Cemetery Emerald Hills Memorial Park Cemetery Estes Cemetery Everman Cemetery Ford Cemetery Forest Hill Cemetery Fretwell Cemetery Gandy Cemetery Gibbins Family Cemetery Gibson Cemetery Gilliland Cemetery Goforth Cemetery Grapevine Cemetery Greenwood Memorial Cemetery Grimsley-Dalton Cemetery Handley Cemetery Handley Hill Cemetery Harmon Cemetery Harper's Rest Cemetery Harrison Cemetery Hawkins Cemetery Henderson Cemetery Hitch Cemetery Hodgkins Cemetery Hood Cemetery Hudson Cemetery Hudson Family Plot Cemetery I.D. Parker Public Cemetery Indian Creek Cemetery Isham Cemetery J. D. Hollis Cemetery Jackson Cemetery Jefferson Family Cemetery Joe Davis; Cowan-Whitehead Cemetery Johnson Station Cemetery Jopling Cemetery Keyes Cemetery Keystone Cemetery Lake Como Cemetery Laurel Land Memorial Park Cemetery Lawrence Cemetery Lonesome Dove Cemetery Mansfield Community Cemetery Middleton Tate Johnson Family Cemetery Miller Cemetery Minters Chapel Cemetery Mitchell Cemetery Moore Memorial Gardens Cemetery Morgan Hood Survey Pioneer Cemetery Mosier Valley Cemetery Mount Olivet Cemetery Mt. Gilead Cemetery New Trinity Cemetery Noah Cemetery North Exchange Paupers Cemetery Northcutt Grave Cemetery Oakwood Cemetery Complex P.A. Watson Cemetery Parkdale Cemetery Parker Cemetery Parker Memorial Cemetery Payne Family Cemetery Peoples Burial Park Cemetery Perry Cemetery Peterson Cemetery Pioneers Rest Cemetery Polytechnic Cemetery Power Cemetery Pugh Cemetery Ray-Manship Cemetery Redford Place Cemetery Rehoboth Cemetery Rendon Cemetery Riley Cemetery Rodgers Cemetery Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Saginaw Cemetery Skyvue Memorial Gardens Cemetery Smith-Frazier Cemetery Smithfield Cemetery Snider Cemetery Spring Garden Cemetery Stephens Family Cemetery Tannahill Cemetery Tate Cemetery Thomas Easter Cemetery Thompson Family Cemetery Thompson Public Cemetery Tomlin Cemetery Tucker Cemetery Turck Cemetery Tye Memorial Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Walnut Creek Cemetery Whites Chapel Cemetery Willburn Cemetery Wilson Cemetery Witten Cemetery Wyatt's Chapel Cemetery Young Family Cemetery
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Tarrant County, Texas, has a significant place in the history of the Lone Star State. The area was initially inhabited by indigenous tribes before European exploration and settlement. In the mid-19th century, the region became part of the Republic of Texas after gaining independence from Mexico.

Tarrant County was established in 1849 and named after Edward H. Tarrant, a military leader during the Texas Revolution. The county experienced significant growth and development throughout the 19th century, fueled by factors such as the expansion of railroads, cattle ranching, and the discovery of oil.

During the 20th century, Tarrant County continued to flourish and adapt to changing times. It became an important hub for transportation, commerce, and industry. The county's largest city, Fort Worth, emerged as a major center for cattle trading and eventually diversified into a vibrant economic and cultural hub.

Today, Tarrant County is one of the most populous counties in Texas, encompassing Fort Worth and several other cities and communities. It boasts a diverse economy, encompassing sectors such as aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. Tarrant County is also home to renowned educational institutions, cultural attractions, and recreational opportunities, making it a dynamic and thriving region within the state.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Tarrant County, Texas.

  • Pre-19th Century: The area was inhabited by indigenous tribes, including the Wichita and Comanche, before European settlement.

  • 1849: Tarrant County was officially established and named after Edward H. Tarrant, a military leader in the Republic of Texas.

  • 1850s: Fort Worth, the county seat, began as a military outpost on the Trinity River, providing protection for settlers and serving as a stop on the Chisholm Trail cattle drive route.

  • Late 19th Century: The arrival of the railroad in the 1870s spurred economic growth in Fort Worth and the county. The city became a center for the cattle industry, agriculture, and trade.

  • 20th Century: Tarrant County experienced significant urbanization and diversification. Fort Worth became a major hub for the oil and gas industry, aviation, and defense with the establishment of military bases.

  • Civil Rights Era: Tarrant County, like many regions in the United States, faced challenges and changes during the civil rights movement, with efforts to achieve racial equality and social progress.

  • Modern Times: Tarrant County continues to thrive as a major economic and cultural center in Texas. It is home to a diverse population and industries such as healthcare, finance, technology, and education.