Fort Worth, city in northern Texas, seat of Tarrant County, located on the Clear Fork of the Trinity River. The city is a major road, rail, and air junction, as well as a manufacturing and processing center with a diversified economy. Fort Worth has a level to rolling terrain and a continental climate, with hot summers and moderately cold winters. The city was named for United States Army General William Jenkins Worth, a hero of the Mexican War (1846-1848).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Fort Worth Information info Find out your Home's Value - Homes for Half Price
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