Region: Prairies and Lakes
Settlement of this town dates from the 1840s. The gristmill established by
R.S. Man and Julian Feild in the late 1850s formed the center of town and
provided meal and flour for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. The
prospering community that had grown around the Man and Feild mill took on the
blended name of "Mansfeild," but repeated misspellings over the years resulted
in the acceptance of the conventional spelling of Mansfield.
The Mansfield Male & Female College was established in 1867 but closed
after 20 years. The site is now home to Mansfield ISD offices.
A self-guided walking tour of several historic homes begins at the Mansfield
Historical Museum & Heritage Center. The historic downtown area is one of
the oldest intact central business districts in Tarrant County and now is home
to a variety of shopping and entertainment options. The city also features 11
parks and the 18-hole Mansfield National Golf Club.
Annual events include the Historic Mansfield Music Festival, Pecan Festival,
Historic Mansfield Arts Festival and Hometown Holiday Parade.