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'''Tyler''' is a city in east [[Texas]], named for former President [[John Tyler]] who was instrumental in bringing the then Republic of Texas into the United States. | '''Tyler''' is a city in east [[Texas]], named for former President [[John Tyler]] who was instrumental in bringing the then Republic of Texas into the United States. | ||
| − | It is world-renowned for its production of [[rose]]s, earning it the moniker "Rose Capital of the World". | + | It is world-renowned for its production of [[rose]]s, earning it the moniker "Rose Capital of the World". The city operates a 14-acre rose garden open to the public featuring various rose varieties. |
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| + | There are two universities located in the city: The University of Texas at Tyler (a public institution) and Texas College (a private historically black university operated under the auspices of the [[Christian Methodist Episcopal Church]]) and a community college (Tyler Junior College). | ||
[[Category:Texas Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:Texas Cities and Towns]] | ||
Revision as of 20:23, September 29, 2018
Tyler is a city in east Texas, named for former President John Tyler who was instrumental in bringing the then Republic of Texas into the United States.
It is world-renowned for its production of roses, earning it the moniker "Rose Capital of the World". The city operates a 14-acre rose garden open to the public featuring various rose varieties.
There are two universities located in the city: The University of Texas at Tyler (a public institution) and Texas College (a private historically black university operated under the auspices of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church) and a community college (Tyler Junior College).