1852History
Evidence of a prior, failed attempt to colonize the region can be found in the abandoned cabin from 1852-53 located 6 miles (10 km) south of modern Weatherford on the J.H.
1856Infrastructure
In 1856
The railroad arrived in June 1880.
1895History
== Media ==
The Weatherford Democrat has been publishing since 1895.
1908Civil Rights
The Santa Fe Depot (which houses the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce) was built in 1908 under Jim Crow laws, with waiting rooms segregated and separated by the ticket office.
2006History
The Weatherford Telegram began publishing as a weekly newspaper in 2006.
2020History
In 2020, its population was 30,854.