Grand Prairie, Texas
Located in the
Prairies and Lakes
region, the town of Grand Prairie, Texas is in
Tarrant
county.
Grand Prairie, Texas The land for the present site of Grand Prairie was acquired in 1863 by trading a broken wagon, an oxen team, and two hundred dollars of Confederate money. This progressive, growing city continues as a hub of tourism and commerce for the 2000's. Home of several popular tourist attractions, Grand prairie is located in the center of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex with something for everyone: horse racing, shopping, outdoor recreation, museums, performance hall and a variety of restaurants.
Credits:
Old Postcards courtesy www.txgenweb.org/postcards
Courthouse Photos courtesy www.barnfield.net
State Park and Historic Site Photos courtesy State of Texas.
Misc. City Photos courtesy local tourism offices.
Misc. Photos courtesy All Across Texas.
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