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| Old down town Venus |
Another small town about half an hour south of Fort
Worth is Venus. Originally
named Gossip, it was developed as a township by J.C. Smythe and renamed Venus.
This former farming area transformed into a bustling town when two major
railroads met at the site. At one time Venus had a post office, a school
district and small college, several businesses, and a weekly newspaper (Venus
Express). However, the Great Depression caused terrible down swing in the town’s
prosperity, leaving the streets nearly vacant with only a drug store in
operation. With the coming of industry to the nearby community of Midlothian,
Venus began to recover. Plans are underway for the rejuvenation of the town.
With its pretty park next to down town, Venus could attract restaurants (beyond
the two fast-food establishments that are on the highway), shops, and visitors
from the Metroplex.
