About Tyler
History
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Named for President John Tyler, the city was established on April 11, 1846 by the Texas Legislature as it also created Smith County. Tyler was designated the county seat.
A site was selected for the new town at the center of the county. The elevation is about 555 feet. more
Included on this site are several maps of the Tyler, Texas metropolitan area, from sources such as Google, Smith County, the Smith County Appraisal District SCAD, and the University of Texas at Austin. more
Situated in the growing East Texas region, Tyler is the seat of Smith County. more
Lakes
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East Texas is blessed with an abundance of lakes, including Lake Palestine, Lake Tyler and East Lake Tyler in the immediate area. more
Tourism
From azaleas to zoos, Tyler and surrounding area feature an abundance and variety of things to do for the entire family! more
Read more about Tyler on WikiPedia, and view Tyler on Google Maps.
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