Arlington, Texas

Arlington is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas, in Tarrant County. As of 2020, the population of Arlington was 398,112 according to the United States Census Bureau.

History

Arlington was founded in 1876 along the Texas and Pacific Railway. It was named after General Robert E. Lee’s Arlington House in Arlington County, Virginia. Arlington grew as a cotton trading center and became incorporated in 1884. The city has a rich history which can be explored at the Arlington Museum of Art.

Economy

Some of the major employers in Arlington include University of Texas at Arlington (701 S Nedderman Dr, Arlington, TX 76019, (817) 272-2011), Six Flags Over Texas (2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington, TX 76010, (817) 640-8900), and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (1011 Lockheed Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76108, (817) 763-1121). The local economy is closely tied to the City of Arlington Office of Economic Development.

Landmarks

Notable landmarks in Arlington include Globe Life Field (734 Stadium Dr, Arlington, TX 76011), AT&T Stadium (1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011), and Six Flags Over Texas (2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington, TX 76010).

The gps coordinates for these landmarks are:

• Globe Life Field – 32.747500, -97.082222
• AT&T Stadium – 32.747778, -97.092778
• Six Flags Over Texas – 32.755278, -97.108611

County Information

Arlington is located in Tarrant County. The Tarrant County Administration Building address is 100 E. Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, TX 76196 and phone number is (817) 884-1111.

School Districts

Public schools in Arlington are managed by the Arlington Independent School District and the Mansfield Independent School District.

Local Resources

Other local resources include the City of Arlington City Hall, Arlington Public Library, Via public transportation, and the City of Arlington Facebook page. The local sports teams are the Texas Rangers baseball team.