City of Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls is a town in the of , named for Wichita Indians who lived near waterfalls on what is now the Wichita River. In 1882, Fort Worth and Denver Railroad brought the first train to the area, establishing the town as an agricultural and trade center.
  • Locality
  • …lies at an elevation of around 950 feet (290 metres)

Places of Interest

Highlights include World’s littlest skyscraper and Riverside Cemetery.
The Newby–McMahon Building, commonly referred… is situated 2½ miles east of City of Wichita Falls.
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Latitude
33.9073° or 33° 54′ 26″ north
Longitude
-98.5293° or 98° 31′ 46″ west
Open location code
8653WF4C+W7
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Morningside Park and Harrell Park.

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