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The population of Arlington is approximately 361, 300 (2005).
The amount of land area in Arlington is 240.882 sq. kilometers.
Arlington elevation is 462-687 feet above sea level. Return to Index Arlington location: 17 miles from Fort Worth and Dallas and 5 miles from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. See this map page for more details on how to get around in this area.
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The climate for Arlington is comfortable with mild winters and sunny summers. Summer, Spring and Fall have perfect weather though at times it may be quite warm. History & History Related Items Arlington history: Arlington was amed in honor of Robert E. Lee's hometown, Arlington, in Virginia. The first settlement here was about 1840 at the site of a Texas Ranger post which was later called Johnson Station. The city was first founded as Hayterville. Once the Texas and Pacific Railway decided to lay track through the area, Arlington was their choice. A town was developed and businesses began to move here. By July of 1876, the first train came through the now named town of Arlington. It was a typical western town with saloons, gambling and false-front buildings. When a well was dug downtown, mineral water was found rather than clear water. A fountain was built there and became the gathering place in town. Arlington College was begun in 1895. It grew from a two-year college until in 1965, it became part of the University of Texas education system. More history for Arlington. Also try this history page for Arlington or another history site for the city..
Arlington attractions: Antique Sewing Machine Museum The Fielder House Arlington Museum of Art Six Flags Over Texas Return to Index
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