Dallas

Dallas County in north-central Texas 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, the second largest city in Texas, is the county seat; Other larger cities include Garland, Irving, Mesquite, part of Richardson, and Rowlett. Dallas County was home to a number of museums including the Dallas Museum of Art, Science Place and the Mexican American Cultural Heritage Center. The county has seen a wealth of special events including the State Fair of Texas, the Dallas Grand Prix, the Cotton Bowl Classic football game and the Byron Nelson Golf Classic

Located on the Trinity River, Dallas in north-central Texas was first settled in 1841 and may have been named after Joseph Dallas or George Mifflin Dallas. While cotton supported the city’s growth, the discovery of a magnificent oil field in eastern Texas in 1930 made the city a major center for the oil industry. After World War II, it achieved remarkable growth when there were several major aircraft manufacturers in the region. Following these were electronics and car assembly plants. It is the headquarters of many insurance companies, a major financial center in the Southwest, and a transportation hub. Many of its educational institutions include Southern Methodist University (founded in 1911). Known for cultural activities such as opera, ballet and symphony orchestra. The city also has the Carita Humphreys Theater designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.