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Dallas County is located in north
central Texas. The county is bordered by Kaufman and Rockwall
counties to the east, Tarrant County to the west, Denton and Collin
counties to the north, and Ellis County to the south. Dallas is the
county seat and the largest city in the county. Dallas County
comprises 902 square miles of the primarily flat, heavy Blackland
Prairie.
In 1845 voters approved the need for
Dallas County to become a reality. The vote passed by a large margin
of 29 to 3. On March 30, 1846, Dallas County was officially formed
from portions of Nacogdoches and Robertson counties, and is said to
have been named for George Mifflin Dallas. The city of Dallas became
the county seat, via the voting process in 1850.
Throughout history Dallas County has
had an abundance of Hispanic citizens. In 1839 Mexican traders were
in the well known in the Dallas area, and in 1850 Dallas County had
its first Hispanic resident listed in the census. Downtown Dallas
had Hispanic businesses by 1875. The arrival of the railroad
attracted Mexican settlers both as railroad workers and as
passengers on their way to agricultural jobs.
As Dallas County became more urban
the education of its residents improved. These comprised over 300
elementary schools, 70 middle schools, and 70 high schools, as well
as special-education and vocational schools. Besides the regular
schools, many colleges are available in the area and have been for
years. There are also a large variety of technical and vocational
schools teaching almost every conceivable skill.
The three largest employers tend to
be in the service industry, primarily hotels, retail trades, and
manufacturing.
Dallas County has more than 28,000
acres in parks. This consists of one county park and 572 municipal
parks. This allows for numerous outdoor activities. You will be able
to find sporting events, picnics, trails, nature sites, swimming,
biking, and more.
A number of museums are located in
Dallas County as well. These include the Dallas Museum of Art, the
Science Place, and the Mexican American Cultural Heritage Center.
The county has too many special
events to list, they include the State Fair of Texas, the Dallas
Grand Prix, and the Cotton Bowl Classic football game.
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