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5521 N Fm 51
Weatherford, TX 76085
Parker County Seat & Peach Capital
Welcome to Weatherford, the Parker County seat set just west of Fort Worth and known across Texas as the Peach Capital.
Weatherford is a city in north-central Texas and the seat of Parker County, positioned about 20 miles west of Fort Worth on the western edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Named for Thomas J. Weatherford, an early settler, the city grew around its role as a county seat and crossroads for the ranching and agricultural country of Parker County. Its population was about 31,000 at the 2020 census, with the wider county home to more than 150,000 people. The city's identity rests on two long-standing traditions. It has long been known as the Peach Capital of Texas, a claim tied to the orchards and the annual Peach Festival that draws crowds each year. It also anchors a ranching and equestrian heritage that remains visible in the acreage properties and horse farms surrounding the city, and in its Western-influenced downtown culture. Weatherford's location gives residents a blend of small-town character and metro access. The historic courthouse square, with its Victorian storefronts, sits at the center of civic life, while newer commercial and residential development spreads along the city's outskirts. Fort Worth's employment centers are a short drive east, making Weatherford a commuter base for people who want larger lots, more space, and a slower pace than the urban core while staying connected to the Metroplex. The population spans long-established Parker County families, Fort Worth commuters, and newcomers drawn by new construction and the area's equestrian lifestyle. The city balances its agricultural past with steady suburban growth, and its parks, gardens, and community events keep the downtown a focal point for residents.
Weatherford is the county seat of Parker County, in north-central Texas. The city sits about 20 miles west of Fort Worth on the western edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, giving residents access to the region's major job centers while retaining a smaller-town setting.
Weatherford is served by the Weatherford Independent School District, a community-based district known as the home of the Kangaroos. It operates elementary, middle, and high school campuses serving the city and surrounding areas.
Weatherford is known as the Peach Capital of Texas and hosts an annual Peach Festival. The city also has a strong ranching and equestrian heritage, reflected in the horse farms and acreage properties surrounding town.
Weatherford sits about 20 miles west of Fort Worth along the Interstate 20 corridor, making it a common commuter base for people who work in the western Metroplex while preferring larger lots and a smaller-town setting.
Notable attractions include Chandor Gardens, the Doss Heritage and Cultural Center, and the Museum of the Americas. Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway is nearby, and the city hosts an annual Peach Festival.
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