Timeline Of Wichita Falls, Texas
The following is a timeline of the Wichita Falls, Texas#History, history of the city of Wichita Falls, Texas, USA. 19th century * 1879 - Barwise family settles in area. * 1880 - Population: 433. * 1881 - First United Methodist Church built. * 1882 - Fort Worth and Denver City railroad begins operating. * 1883 - First Baptist Church founded. * 1886 - Drought begins. * 1887 - ''Wichita Weekly Times'' List of newspapers in Texas, newspaper begins publication. * 1889 ** Town of Wichita Falls incorporated. ** Otis T. Bacon becomes mayor. * 1890 - Population: 1,978. * 1896 - "Lynching of two bank robbers." * 1900 ** Ladies Library Association organized. ** Lake Wichita created near town. 20th century * 1909 - Electric streetcar begins operating. * 1910 ** U.S. military Call Field (airfield) begins operating near town. ** Union Station built. ** Gem Theatre (cinema) in business. ** Population: 8,200. * 1911 - Electra, Texas, Electra oil field begins operating in vicinity of town. * ...
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