Fort Worth, TX
Grew from military camp established at close of Mexican War by Gen. Winfield Scott, and named for Gen. William Jenkins Worth who saw action in that war. Forty-two men of Company F, 2nd Dragoons, established the camp on June 6, 1849. The Fort Worth to Yuma, Ariz., stage line was established 1850. Became seat of Tarrant County 1860. After the Civil War, became major shipping and supply depot for cattlemen.
Today Fort Worth is one of Texas' major cities with a wide range of industries including Lockheed Martin, American Airlines, Pier 1 Imports, Radio Shack, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe.
