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The town of Stephenville was named after John M. Stephen. He settled in the area in the mid-1850s and was the one who donated the land for the townsite. The town was laid out in 1856 by George B. Erath, and within two years, the population was 776. The population would decline after that, but Stephenville would begin growing again in the 1870s. During that time, it became an agriculture and livestock center for the region. In 1886, coal mining began to gain popularity in the area, and it would be a major part of Stephenville's economy for several decades. The Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railroad arrived in the area in 1889, and Stephenville was officially incorporated the same year.

The population of Stephenville grew steadily throughout the 20th century. Today, there are roughly 21,000 people living in the city. Stephenville is known as "The Cowboy Capital of the World" because it's home to more professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls than any other city. The area provides plenty of great opportunities for outdoor recreation. When the sun is shining, you could go hiking in Jaycee Park, ride your bike along the Bosque River Trail, or enjoy a pleasant picnic at Stephenville City Park. Alternatively, you could take the whole family to have some fun and cool off at Splashville.

There's plenty to do indoors around Stephenville as well. For example, you might want to learn about the history of the area at the Stephenville Historical House Museum. You could also catch a flick at Cinemark Stephenville Cinema 6 or enjoy some live music at The Purple Goat. If you want to do some shopping, you could spend a couple of hours browsing Not Too Shabby. It's also worth taking some time to explore downtown Stephenville, a lovely historic area that features the Cowboy Capital Walk of Fame. The area also has some excellent restaurants and shops to check out.

Events Near Stephenville, Texas

• Fort Worth Pizza Fest - Anyone who enjoys pizza should stop by the annual Fort Worth Pizza Fest in mid-November at The Yard. Attendees will enjoy a pizza-eating contest, a beer & wine garden, live performances, and much more.

• Fall Japanese Festival - The annual Fall Japanese Festival at Fort Worth Botanic Garden is a great way to celebrate Japanese culture, as well as the fall. The event, taking place in early November, features traditional Japanese dance, taiko drummers, martial arts displays, and more.

• Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival - The annual Fort Worth Food And Wine Festival is taking place in late March at Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork. There will be a great selection of delicious food and wine for attendees to try!