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History of Dallas, TX

Dallas, Texas was established as a tiny trading post in the middle of the 19th century, and it has a long and illustrious history. The city expanded swiftly, becoming a significant hub for trade, transportation, and agriculture. Dallas served as a crucial hub for Confederate troops and supplies throughout the Civil War, and in the last stages of the conflict, Union forces took control of the city. Dallas went through a period of fast development and modernization after the war, emerging as a significant hub for commerce and industry. Dallas continued to develop and grow throughout the 20th century, growing into a significant Southern city and contributor to the US economy. Dallas is today a multicultural and energetic city renowned for its booming economy, cultural landmarks, and top-notch services.

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About Dallas

Dallas () is the third largest city in Texas and the largest city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States at 7.5 million people. It is the largest city in and seat of Dallas County with portions extending into Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. With a 2020 census population of 1,304,379, it is the ninth most-populous city in the U.S. and the third-largest in Texas after Houston and San Antonio. Located in the North Texas region, the city of Dallas is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in the southern United States and the largest inland metropolitan area in the U.S. that lacks any navigable link to the sea.The cities of Dallas and nearby Fort Worth were initially developed due to the construction of major railroad lines through the area allowing access to cotton, cattle and later oil in North and East Texas. The construction of the Interstate Highway System reinforced Dallas's prominence as a transportation hub, with four major interstate highways converging in the city and a fifth interstate loop around it.

Neighborhoods in Dallas, Texas

Baylor-Meadows, Belmont Park, Bluffview, Bonton, Bryan Place, Caruth Terrace, Casa Linda, Casa View, Dolphin Heights, Eastwood, Eastwood Hills, El Tivoli Place, Elmwood, Far North Dallas, Forest Hills

Things to do in Dallas, Texas

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