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Forney might have only around 13,000 people, but it has plans for growth and commerce that are preparing them for the future. Originally further south from the rail 
lines, the founding fathers moved the little village north to be closer to their future. Such progressive thinking is a way of life for the people of Forney and they are always happy to welcome new business and new residents to their town with open arms.
Forney understands the needs of the people who live there, embracing change and making new businesses feel welcome. The Forney Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Forney Economic Development Corporation, planning and executing groundbreaking business promotions, encouraging the development of great opportunities for residents.
We offer wonderful shopping as well as being less than 30 minutes from a favorite of shoppers all over the world – Dallas.
Forney’s goal for itself is to retain its small town charm and ambience while providing its residents with all the big city amenities they need. Give us a try, we’d love to have you come visit!
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Settlers began coming to Texas in 1860, having heard of good land and rolling prairies in North Central Texas, and many stopped in the area to begin their lives as farmers and ranchers. The village that was founded near the rim of the bluff that had a great view of the Trinity River would come to be named Brooklyn, the only town and trading center on the prairie east of Dallas.
By the 1870’s, John C. McKellar arrived and opened Brooklyn’s first mercantile near where today’s school administration building stands. His father had sent him to Brooklyn to get a jump on the business he knew would be booming once the new railroad line came through the area. A saloon and other small businesses soon sprang up and the basic lay out of what is today known as Forney was established.
By 1873, Brooklyn was a growing town and that was the year the Texas and Pacific Railroad came through, pushing the town’s progress forward even more. Now ready for a post office, the name Brooklyn was submitted, but rejected since there was already a town in Fayette County with that name. In gratitude to John Wein Forney (director of the Texas and Pacific Railroad Company) the man they believed to be responsible for the new railroad route through town, Mr. Forney’s name was submitted as the new name and accepted.
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From great antique shopping to Forney’s Annual Auction and Golf Tournament, Forney has fun things to do and see for every member of the family. For a list of their events, visit: http://forneychamber.com/?q=node/33
Forney’s Parks and Recreation Department believes in providing great recreation for its citizens and was pleased to announce the opening of their new 127 acre community park and sports complex.
The park features four lighted softball fields, hiking and biking trails, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts and a splash pad waterpark! Pack of the family and come spend some great time off at the park!
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