Forney Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Kaufman County, Texas, United States
About Forney
20 minutes from downtown Dallas sits the close-knit community of Forney. The community has seen tremendous growth since the late 1990s and continues to be the fastest growing city in Kaufman County. Forney retains a strong sense of community values. Schools still have bike racks, neighbors walk together and the town turns out for parades and celebrations. In 1847, Sallie Daugherty came from Arkansas with her four sons and purchased 1,000 acres of land four miles southeast of present-day Forney, naming the area Union Hill. This area later became known as Lone Elm. In 1848, Kaufman County was carved out of the huge Nacogdoches County. In the early 1850s, more settlers began to arrive in this area. By 1860, many hardy settlers entered booming Texas, mainly from the South. Hearing of the good
Top Attractions in Forney
Explore the best things to see and do in Forney:
- ★AMC Classic Forney 12
- ★Forney Community Park
Where to Eat in Forney
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cristina's
- 🍴Madres Cocina
- 🍴Napolli's
Where to Stay in Forney
- 🏨Best Western Plus Christopher Inn & Suites
- 🏨Super 8 Forney
Forney Travel Guide Sections
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