Incredible! Why Is Fort Worth Called Panther City
In 1873 a nationwide depression was underway and many believed Fort Worth to be doomed economically. That grew into the nickname of Panther City. Why Is Fort Worth Called Panther City Curious Texas Investigates A Regional Rivalry Why is fort worth called panther city. Why is fort worth called panther city . Why is fort worth called panther city. It all began when Dallas a rival city made fun of Fort Worth about 1875 and stated that a panther was roaming the Fort Worth streets. The story of the sleeping panther - which inspired Fort Worths nickname Panther City - is inscribed on a granite plaque near the sculpture. The long line of panther mania from the FW Police Dept to statueseven a brewery all began in the late 1800s. From statues downtown to the Fort Worth Police Department the panther has been a mascot for Fort Worth since the late 1800s. Why on earth would Fort Worth be called the Panther City. Amused rather than offended by the new moniker Fort Worth fondly