1,493 Established in 1854 by A.H. Dobkins and named in 1860. Another version says the town was named after the capital of Ireland. In 1881, the town moved four miles to a site owned by J.D. Bishop in order to be near the newly-laid Texas Central Railroad. Dublin is known primarily for peanut crops and dairy farming, but is also supported by beef, feed and fertilizer. In Erath Co., the city is 72 miles southwest of Fort Worth and 45 miles northeast of Brownwood.
Hunters take deer, duck, dove, and quail in season.
Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. Opened in 1891, the bottling plant in Dublin was the first franchise. The plant still uses pure cane sugar instead of artificial sweeteners. Lyon Museum Named for Grace Lyon, daughter of founder of Dr. Pepper Bottling plant. Open Fri., Sat.