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Smith County was established in 1846, with the county seat being established on a hilltop and named Tyler after President John Tyler. Tyler is located 90 miles east of Dallas on Interstate 20, covering 52.7 square miles. It has a population of 87,000 and is considered the manufacturing, health care, educational and retail center of East Texas.
It is within a short distance of several lakes, a variety of museums, historic homes, and a nationally recognized zoo. It offers 26 parks, 25 area sporting lakes, 66 tennis courts, 26 baseball fields, 15 soccer fields, and 9 golf courses. More than 250 restaurants, 2200 hotel rooms, countless shops and antiques for the serious shoppers.
Tyler is called the Rose Capital because it is home to the nation's largest rose garden. Tyler Rose Garden covers 14 acres with over 38,000 rose bushes with at least 500 different varieties. The annual Texas Rose Festival, established in 1933, is held the third weekend in October and last 4 days. Take time to meet the Rose Queen and enjoy refreshments at the famed Queen's Tea before visiting the museum and gift shop.
Tyler Independent School District is rated 4A and considered to be one of the best in the state. Tyler also offers 9 private schools. Tyler Junior College is one of the top rated community college's in the nation and known world wide for some of the program's they offer. Also available is Texas College and the University of Texas. University of Texas Health Center makes Tyler one of only 11 city's in the nation with a working hospital.
Make sure you don't miss out on our famed Azalea Trails held in March each year and First Monday Trades Day located in Canton.
Today Tyler continues to grow and prosper, offering big city amenities while maintaining its pleasant and friendly small town charm. I know its a place you'll be proud to call home.
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