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The City of Dallas is the county seat of Dallas County, Texas. Originally a farming community, it quickly became the oil industry's financial center in the United States in the 1930s. Dallas real estate is now the location of many large companies' headquarters, such as ExxonMobil, 7-Eleven, Blockbuster, Kimberly-Clark, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Texas Instruments and Southwest Airlines.
History of Dallas
Initially under Spanish rule and then under Mexican authority when Mexico declared their independence from Spain, Texas (including the City and County of Dallas) was claimed by the United States in 1846. The City was established in 1841 but wasn't fully incorporated by Texas until 1856. Settlers that came from Georgia and Alabama brought slaves with them to this small town. Dallas remained a small town until after the Civil War, when it was legally declared a city in 1871. The leaders of the Dallas community tricked Texas and Pacific Railroad into building its tracks so that, unbeknownst to the railroad, their route ran right through Dallas real estate, thus guaranteeing that Dallas be a hub for commercial transportation in the area.
By the early 1900s, Dallas became the leader for the jewelry, book, liquor and drug markets in the southwest. They also traded grain, buffalo and cotton and manufactured such products as saddles and machinery for cotton gins, eventually moving from primarily agricultural industry to becoming a financial center for insurance and banking.
The discovery of oil in 1930 brought another lucrative business to the already profitable area. The Dallas economy further flourished when, in 1958, Texas Instruments invented and started manufacturing the integrated circuit, causing a rise in the high tech manufacturing industry in Texas.
In the 1970s and 1980s, a huge boom in construction brought about the current skyline that Dallas is known for. The success of the TV show Dallas in the 1980s brought further recognition to the city. This was also the same time that the oil industry made a beeline for the more port-friendly city of Houston. But Dallas' high tech companies also experienced a boom that kept the Dallas economy bouyant.
The Savings and Loan crisis of the late 1980s hit Dallas particularly hard due to its large financial businesses. Many of the city's biggest banks collapsed under the pressure and plans for huge development in the Dallas real estate market had to be scrapped altogether. Even though the high tech boom experienced all over the country helped Dallas from completely going under, this economic slump continued until the early 21st century. Dallas is currently experiencing a surge in its downtown development and is expecting it to continue well into the next decade.
Education in Dallas
Dallas' public educational system is served primarily through the Dallas Independent School District, which happens to be the 12th largest public school district in the US. Dallas ISD is divided into six separate areas. Each area has its own Superintendent in charge. In all, there are 281 public schools, 175 private schools and 27 charter schools available to students living in Dallas homes. This allows countless educational opportunities for academia in the city and its surrounding area.
In addition to its primary educational system, Dallas and its surrounding cities provide a plethora of institutions for higher learning. The University of Texas at Dallas is part of the state's university system and offers four-year degrees in arts as well as technology. Southern Methodist University (SMU) was established in 1911 and is now a large private university providing undergraduate as well as graduate courses in both law and religious theology. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School is an ultra-exclusive medical school, allowing only 200 new students per year into its program. Dallas Baptist University, Paul Quinn College, Bishop College, University of Dallas and University of North Texas are just some of the fine institutions of higher learning available in Dallas real estate. Also, there are several seminaries and a monastery located in and around the Dallas area.
Fun Things to See and Do in Dallas
Whether you like sports, arts, culture, museums, amusement parks, dining or shopping, there is no shortage of things to do in Dallas. There are several areas of Dallas to choose from for your entertainment needs: Bishop Arts District, Deep Ellum, the West End, Uptown, Dallas Arts District, Highland Park and South Side, just to name a few. Families can enjoy the animal exhibits at the Dallas Zoo, water fun at the Hurricane Harbor, amusement rides of Six Flags Over Texas, fish and rainforest inhabitants at the Dallas World Aquarium or find out more about nature at the Dallas Arboretum. Relive a bit of Dallas' most infamous history at the Sixth Floor Museum located in the former Texas School Book Depository to a collection of President John F Kennedy's life and horrendous death in Dallas.
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Dallas Demographics
Population: 1,279,910
Median Household Income: $40,986
Median Home Value: $128,400
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