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History of the
Walsh Ranch

Walsh Ranch has served as the headquarters of the Howard Walsh Family ranching operations for almost 60 years. Located west of Fort Worth, Texas, at the eastern edge of the cross timbers region of the state, the land has great natural beauty and particularly interesting topography. Since its inception, Walsh Ranch has been a working cattle ranch renowned for the quality of its cattle. In the 1950s it became one of the premier Charolais breeding operations in the country, and it also hosted the largest Charbray herd in North America.

In addition to the appealing natural setting, the Walsh name adds another layer of distinction. Since the 1930s, F. Howard and Mary D. Walsh have been recognized as two of Fort Worth's most distinguished citizens, deeply involved in community philanthropy. From their unparalleled support of Texas Christian University, to their devotion to education, the arts, children's causes, and countless charities, the Walsh name is synonymous with excellence.

Walsh Ranch is steeped in history, not only of its operations, but in the tradition of its owners who had a vision for what it could be and how they could so demonstrably, yet humbly, support the community they love. Walsh Ranch proudly bears their legacy and their commitment to Fort Worth and Texas. It is fitting that these remarkable citizens will be remembered in perpetuity through the quality of life of all those who will live, work, play, and worship at Walsh Ranch.


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  Property Statistics

7,275 ± Acres

11.4 square miles

1,698.5 acres in Tarrant County

5,576.5 acres in Parker County

Property is within present
extraterritorial jurisdiction of the
City of Forth Worth

Property is 3.6 miles across from
east to west; property is
6.8 miles from north to south

Over 7 miles of Interstate frontage
along I-30, and I-20

Property surrounds intersection of
I-20 with I-30

Currently 75,000 vehicles pass the
property on I-20 each day

Over 2.7 million residents within 45-
minute drive time of the property

1 mile of frontage on proposed
Future Outer Loop

Property elevations: high point -
1047 elevation; low point - 774
elevation

Property is located in the City's Far
West Planning Sector

A portion of the property is within
area designated on Fort Worth
Comprehensive Plan as a
"Community" Mixed-Use Growth
Center

Majority of the land is in the Aledo
Independent School District