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Tarrant County


Origin of the Name

Tarrant County got its name from Edward H. Tarrant, a U.S. Army general who led campaigns against Native American tribes in the area.

Tarrant County

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County Seat Fort Worth

Established 1849

Population 2,110,640

Median Age 35.3

Land Area 865.29 sq mi

Water Area 38.53 sq mi

Total Area 903.81 sq mi

Percent Urban 98.77%

Percent Rural 1.23%

Latitude, Longitude 32.7732° N, 97.3517° W