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Tyler, Texas

Located in Smith County, Texas, Tyler was established in 1846. Tyler is the 'Rose Capital of America' and hosts an annual Rose Festival. Over half of U.S. rose bushes are grown in the Tyler area.
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Founded 1846 | Population 107,000 | Peak 107,000 (2024) | County Smith County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Tyler, Texas

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1846 County Seat Founded: Named for President John Tyler.
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1894 Rose Industry Begins: Becomes 'Rose Capital of America.'.
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1930 Oil Boom: East Texas oil field discovery.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Tyler's identity and economy.
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2000 Healthcare Hub: Major regional medical center.
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Latest News in Tyler

Jan 1, 1970
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Wife Sentenced 1590 Years Prison Husband Gets 750 Years
In a Texas courtroom, justice came down hard on May 18, 2016, when a wife received a staggering 1,590-year prison sentence for her…
Jan 1, 1970
Court Rules Against Obamas Executive Action Protect Undocumented
Washington, May 5, 2016 – A federal appeals court struck down President Barack Obama’s key executive actions on immigratio…
Jan 1, 1970
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Complete Historical Timeline

1846 Government
County Seat Founded
1894 Business
Rose Industry Begins
1930 Industry
Oil Boom
1942 Government
Military Presence
2000 Business
Healthcare Hub

Did You Know?

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Tyler is the 'Rose Capital of America' and hosts an annual Rose Festival.
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Over half of U.S. rose bushes are grown in the Tyler area.
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East Texas oil field, discovered nearby, was once the largest in the world.
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Tyler is located in Smith County, Texas.
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Tyler was founded in 1846.

Famous People from Tyler, Texas

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Patrick Mahomes
American Football Player · Born Sep 17, 1995 · Age 30
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Larry Johnson
Basketball Player · Born Mar 14, 1969 · Age 56
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Dooley Wilson
Singer, Musician · Born Apr 3, 1886 · Died May 30, 1953 (age 67)
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Quincy Acy
Basketball Player, Basketball Coach · Born Oct 6, 1990 · Age 35
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Robert Taylor
Sprinter, Athletics Competitor · Born Sep 14, 1948 · Died Nov 13, 2007 (age 59)

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