GRAPHIC: Broc Sears/Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. 1. Tarrant County was
named after: A. Gen. Edward H. Tarrant, who led Republic of Texas forces at ...
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Demolition has set the stage for restoration of the Tarrant County Courthouse’s original west exterior and lawn.
Tarrant County Quiz
How much do you know about Tarrant County operations? Take this quiz and find out.
1. Tarrant County was named after: A. Gen. Edward H. Tarrant, who led Republic of Texas forces at the 1841 Battle of Village Creek. B. Lt. Gen. Beauregard V. Tarrant, commander of 1843 action to secure Lake Grapevine. C. Capt. Orvil C. Tarrant, hero physician, chef and sommelier for troops at Camp Bowie.
4. Tarrant County Veterans Services assists vets and their survivors with: A. Filing for benefits from the VA and the state. B. Correspondence to file a claim or appeal. C. Death/widow’s pension claims. D. All of the above.
2. Upon completion in 1895, the Tarrant County Courthouse was: A. Hailed as an architectural triumph. B. Visited by a panther and flocks of grackles. C. Viewed as so extravagant that voters re-elected a new county judge and commissioners. D. Immediately booked for the Fort Worth Outlaw Society’s debutante ball.
5. The County Clerk’s Office: A. Keeps court minutes and records, dating back to 1876. B. Collects more than $24 million annually in fines and fees. C. Handles vital records for 28 cities, including Fort Worth. D. All of the above.
3. Tarrant County’s first sheriff was: A. Sundance Dylon III. B. Francis Jourdan. C. Annie Berwanovicz. D. Harold “Kid” Killeen.
6. Tarrant County was established on: A. New Year’s Day, 1840. B. Dec. 20, 1849. C. Groundhog Day, 1851. D. The Ides of March, 1867.
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GRAPHIC: Broc Sears/Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
