Region: Prairies and Lakes
Irving was established in 1902 by J.O. Schulze and Otis Brown as a rail link
between Dallas and Fort Worth. Both men dreamed of founding a town that would
prosper alongside one of the rail lines they helped construct, so they purchased
80 acres of land. The town was founded in 1903 and incorporated in 1914 Local
historians think the city was named after author Washington Irving. The thriving
commercial, industrial and residential city is on the western edge of Dallas and
the eastern boundary of DFW International Airport. Home of North Lake College
and the University of Dallas.
A herd of five marble cows, sculpted by Harold Clayton, makes an unusual
setting along Texas 114 near Rochelle Road.
Visit Mandalay Canal and experience a romantic gondola ride. 972/506-8037. www.gondola.com.