Directions:
Located on Highway 920, 6 miles NW of
Weatherford, and 2.2 miles SE of Peaster.
- Starting from Weatherford
Courthouse.
- Go north on Main Street (Also known
as Highway 51).
- At the traffic light at the corner
of Main/51 and Highway 920, turn Left Onto Highway 920.
- Proceed about 6 miles.
- After you pass FM 1885 start
looking for Blue Ridge on the Left-side of the road.
- There is a large brick and stone
entry labeled "Blue Ridge".
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About Weatherford, Texas
Population – 20,150
“Cutting Horse capital of the world”
”Peach Capital of Texas”
Weatherford is located at the
intersections of U.S. Highways 180 and 80, approximately 30
miles west of the City of Fort Worth and approximately 60
miles west of the City of Dallas. Interstate 20 runs along the
City's southern boundary and provides for major access to Fort
Worth and Dallas.
Weatherford has a rich western heritage
filled with colorful characters and personalities. Legendary
cattle drivers Oliver Loving, Charles Goodnight, and Bose
Ikard are just a few of the notorious cowboys that make up Weatherford's
history. Both Loving and Goodnight served as the inspiration
for Texas author Larry McMurtry's novel Lonesome Dove. Because
of this heritage "Western" events abound throughout
the year. The Goodnight Loving Festival offers a wide variety
of western arts, crafts, and activities. The Parker County
Frontier Days and Sheriff s Posse Rodeo, is one of the largest
in Texas and provides fun for the entire family. |
