Famous Forefathers
Weatherford is the birthplace and former home of Mary Martin, internationally known Broadway star renowned for her portrayal of the beloved Peter Pan. Her son, Larry Hagman, is immortalized as television show Dallas’ villainous J.R. Ewing. Larry Hagman is just as fond of Weatherford as his mother was, and he still makes appearances for special occasions and helps many Weatherford charities.
Former U.S. Speaker of the House, Jim Wright, grew up in Weatherford. He even wrote a book about his youth titled ‘Weatherford Days…A Time of Learning.’
Portrait artist Douglas Chandor moved to Weatherford to be with the love of his life, Weatherford native Ina Kuteman. Known internationally for his portraits of the rich and famous (including Queen Elizabeth, Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt), Chandor created another masterpiece in Weatherford – his magnificent gardens that are now open to the public.
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- Introduction
- History
- Western Heritage
- Cutting Horse Capital of the World
- Peach Capital of Texas
- Unexpected Elegance
- Famous Forefathers
- City Government
- Weatherford ISD
- Christian Education
- Weatherford College
- Weatherford Regional Medical Center
- Weatherford TX Map
- Weatherford Texas Chamber Website
- Weatherford TX Participating Advertisers
