  The roots of Tyler extend
deep into the soil that sprouted Texas' independence
from Mexico over 150 years ago, beginning with
the Caddo Indians who settled these pineland hills
centuries before Spanish and American explorers.
In 1845, Texas became the 28th state in the Union;
and in 1846, the Texas Legislature formed Smith
County and named a five-man commission to establish
a county government.
The group picked a site near the geographic center
of the county and named it for U. S. President
John Tyler who was a strong proponent for Texas'
annexation. After building a small log courthouse
on the Town Square, several businesses began to
line the streets leading to incorporation in 1850
with a population of 276.
Today over 83,000 people call Tyler home. Tyler
enjoys a diversified economy and is the home of
two colleges, and one major university. Income
producers to our economy include manufacturing
firms, healthcare facilities, educational and
retail centers and the agricultural industry.
Tyler is also the world's largest grower of commercially
produced rose bushes, and is known as the "Rose
Capital of America".
Tyler is more than just a
bed of roses. It's a place where an abundance
of natural beauty is surpassed only by a multicultural
mecca of things to see and do. Tyler offers a
uniquely stress-free getaway far removed from
the hustle and bustle of overpopulated cities.
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LOCATION Tyler/Smith
County is strategically positioned just 90
miles east of Dallas Ft. Worth and 90 miles
west of Shreveport.
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POPULATION
83,650 within the city of Tyler; 174,706 with
Smith County.
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ELEVATION 558
ft. above sea level.
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AREA 47 Sq.
miles in the city; 950 sq. miles in the county.
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HISTORY Founded
in 1846; named after 10th President John Tyler.
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THE ROSE CAPITOL
Tyler is the official Rose Capitol of America.
One-third of all commercially-grown rose bushes
in America are produced in a 50-mile radius
round Tyler.
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FAMOUS PEOPLE
Famous people from Tyler include actress Sandy
Duncan, football star and Heisman Trophy winner
Earl Campbell and journalist Sarah McClendon.
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CHARNWOOD RESIDENTIAL
HISTORIC DISTRICT This district dates
back to the 1860’s. Listed on the National
Register of Historical Places.
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AZALEA RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC
DISTRICT Newly registered; this district
dates back to the 1830’s. Listed on the National
Register of Historical Places.
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WEATHER humid
subtropical; 242 days of sunshine, 43.35 inches
of rainfall annually, 65 degrees F. average
year-round temperature.
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TAXES 8.25%
sales tax; no state income tax.
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RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Tyler has over 4,880 acres for boating, fishing,
swimming and playing; 9 local golf courses
(rated best in the state); Tyler State Park.
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SHOPPING Choose
from an array of distinctive boutiques and
antique shops, Broadway Square Mall or enjoy
bargain hunting at Tyler Market Center.
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FREE Multiple
attractions are free in Tyler including Caldwell
Zoo, Goodman Museum Rose Garden, Brookshires
World of Wildlife and more.
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