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Mansfield, Texas

Located in Tarrant County, Texas, Mansfield was established in 1860. The 1956 Mansfield school desegregation crisis was an early test of Brown v. Board. One of the fastest-growing DFW suburbs.
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Founded 1860 | Population 78,000 | Peak 78,000 (2024) | County Tarrant County

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1860Founded: Farm community south of Fort Worth.
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1890Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Mansfield's character and economy.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Mansfield's identity and economy.
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1956School Desegregation Crisis: White mobs block Black students.
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2000DFW Boom: Rapid suburban growth.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1860 Culture
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1890 Culture
Higher Education
1942 Government
Military Presence
1956 Civil Rights
School Desegregation Crisis
2000 Business
DFW Boom

Did You Know?

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The 1956 Mansfield school desegregation crisis was an early test of Brown v. Board.
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One of the fastest-growing DFW suburbs.
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Grew from 28,000 in 2000 to 78,000.
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Mansfield is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
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Mansfield was founded in 1860.
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