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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
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