Arlington, TX

About Arlington

• • Singer Maren Morris, known for country-pop hits, hails from Arlington.
• • Six Flags Over Texas, the first Six Flags theme park, originated here.
• • The arrival of General Motors in 1954 boosted Arlington's economy.
• • Arlington is one of the largest U.S. cities without a traditional public transportation system.
• • In 1989, the Texas Rangers moved into The Ballpark in Arlington, revitalizing downtown.
• • Named after Arlington, Virginia, it was established in 1876.
• • With 400,000+ residents, it's about the same size as Cleveland, OH.
• • Its elevation is 607 feet, providing relatively flat terrain.
• • Manufacturing and service industries drive the local economy.
• • Arlington feels like a vibrant blend of Texan pride and family-friendly fun.
• • The Texas Rangers won the American League pennant in 2011.
• • The Dallas Cowboys play at AT&T Stadium, hosting Super Bowl XLV in 2011.
• • The area's geology includes Cretaceous-era marine sediments like limestone and shale.
• • The city is part of the Trinity River watershed.
• • The greater area supports populations of the Nine-banded Armadillo.
• • Post oak and blackjack oak trees are common in the surrounding area.
• • The area was historically inhabited by various indigenous groups, including the Caddo.
• • Arlington was the site of a Confederate training camp during the Civil War.
• • The Arlington Music Hall, originally a movie theater, was built in 1950.
• • Interstate 30, a major east-west highway, passes through Arlington.

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