Dallas, Texas

Fun things to do in Dallas:

Thrill to the local sports teams including the Dallas Cowboys (Football), Dallas Mavericks (Basketball), and Stars (Hockey)
Visit the World Famous Dallas Zoo
Spend an exciting day at the Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park
Get a glimpse of life under the sea at the Dallas World Aquarium
See the amazing art at the Nasher Sculpture Center
Enjoy a relaxing time at the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden

The People of Dallas

Demographics:

The population of Dallas is estimated at 1,279,910
There are 451,833 households within the city limits
The average income per household is $40,986
People who live in Dallas may use one of the following area codes: 214, 469 or 972 (Find a phone number in Dallas here)

Many famous people have lived in Dallas, including:
Aaron Spelling, Anne Rice, Robin Wright Penn, Luke Wilson, Own Wilson, Ross Perot, Troy Aikman, Lee Trevino, Emmitt Smith

Historical Notes:
Although Dallas County is known to be named for Vice President George Mifflin Dallas, no one is certain whom the actual city was named for.

Alexander and Sarah Cockrell moved to Dallas in 1847 and opened several small businesses. Alexander was shot and killed during an 1858 duel, but Sarah continued to open new businesses. By the time of her death in 1892, Sarah was said to own nearly one-fourth of downtown Dallas.

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About Dallas
The area now known as Dallas was claimed by Spain in 1819, and remained under their control until 1821 when it was officially declared to be a part of Mexico. Just 15 years later the Republic of Texas was born after a group of American settlers rebelled against the Mexican government and started their own country. In 1845, the people of Texas accepted an offer of statehood and become a part of the United States. Dallas was established in 1841 by John Neely Bryan, who originally planned to set up a trading post in the area. He decided to build up a small community instead, but the population grew quickly and Dallas was incorporated as a town by 1856.

About Dallas

The area now known as Dallas was claimed by Spain in 1819, and remained under their control until 1821 when it was officially declared to be a part of Mexico. Just 15 years later the Republic of Texas was born after a group of American settlers rebelled against the Mexican government and started their own country. In 1845, the people of Texas accepted an offer of statehood and become a part of the United States.

Dallas was established in 1841 by John Neely Bryan, who originally planned to set up a trading post in the area. He decided to build up a small community instead, but the population grew quickly and Dallas was incorporated as a town by 1856.