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Bedford, Texas

Located in Tarrant County, Texas, Bedford was established in 1880. Part of the HEB (Hurst-Euless-Bedford) Mid-Cities area. Between Dallas and Fort Worth.
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Founded 1880 | Population 49,000 | Peak 49,000 (2024) | County Tarrant County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Bedford, Texas

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1880 Founded: Named for Bedford, TN.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Bedford's character and economy.
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1930 Economic Development: Bedford grew through the automobile industry.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Bedford's identity and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Bedford continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

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1890 Culture
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1930 Industry
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1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Part of the HEB (Hurst-Euless-Bedford) Mid-Cities area.
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Between Dallas and Fort Worth.
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Named for Bedford County, Tennessee.
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Bedford is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
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Bedford was founded in 1880.

Famous People from Bedford, Texas

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Myles Turner
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Cayden Boyd
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Jenna Boyd
Actor, Voice Actor · Born Mar 4, 1993 · Age 32
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Courtney Kupets
Artistic Gymnast · Born Jul 27, 1986 · Age 39
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Kyler Murray
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