Mesquite

Mesquite

Mesquite is a city located within the Dallas/Ft.Worth area of Texas. Most of the city is located in Dallas County with a smaller portion in the east overlapping into Kaufman County. As of the 2010 census, the population was 139,824. The city was founded on March 14, 1878, on land along the Texas & Pacific line outside of Dallas. The railroad, which ran from Dallas to Shreveport, Louisiana, began stopping at the newly-created town shortly thereafter, and the city began to grow around the railroad. The city was officially incorporated on December 3, 1887. Mesquite prospered through the late...
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quick facts
County:Kaufman County
State:Texas
Population:139,824
Area:43.5 sq. mi.
Time zone:Central Time zone
Also known as:Mesquite, Texas, Kaufman County / Mesquite city

Famous landmarks in Mesquite

Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Mesquite, Texas. It was built in 1977 and is located on the campus of West Mesquite High School, next to Mesquite...
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Map of Mesquite

Population history for Mesquite

YearEstimated Population
2010 139,824
2009 133,509
2008 132,124
2007 130,776
2006 129,950
2005 127,694
2004 127,410
2003 128,327
2002 128,647
2001 128,012
2000 125,021
1999 116,179
1998 114,807
1997 113,128
1996 111,787
1995 110,733
1994 109,570
1993 107,903
1992 106,149
1991 104,549
1990 102,179
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Colleges and universities in Mesquite

Eastfield College
Eastfield College
Founded:1970
Enrollment:10,000
Regency Beauty Institute-Mesquite
Regency Beauty Institute-Mesquite
Hands on Therapy
Hands on Therapy

Famous people born in Mesquite

Taylor Parks
Taylor Parks
TV Actor, Film Actor

Taylor Parks is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Little Inez in the 2007 film Hairspray. She has also appeared in...
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Zachary Woodlee
Zachary Woodlee
Film Actor

Zachary Woodle is an american Choreographer and dancer.

Airports in or near Mesquite

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Airport code:FTW
Love Field
Love Field
Airport code:DAL
Addison Airport
Addison Airport
Airport code:ADS
Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Airport code:AFW

U.S. state

Texas
Texas
Population:14,225,512 (1980)

Texas is the second most populous and the second most extensive of the 50 United States, and the most extensive state of the 48 contiguous United States. The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in East Texas. Located in the South Central United States, Texas shares an international border with the Mexican states of...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Where are interesting places to go in the city of Mesquite?
  • A:
    Tourist attractions include:
    - Memorial Stadium
    - Lawson
  • Q:
    Who are some famous people that were born in Mesquite?
  • A:
    Famous people born in Mesquite include:
    - Todd Graham
    - Tiffany Limos
  • Q:
    Mesquite is in which time zone?
  • A:
    This region is in the Central Time Zone.
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