Will Rogers - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.327 W 097° 20.737
14S E 654921 N 3629083
"Oklahoma's Favorite Son," humorist Will Rogers is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMP9CM
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2015
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Mr. Rogers's star is located on the south side of E Exchange Avenue, near the train tracks. It says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Will Rogers
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Rogers, as well as this brief biography:
Will Rogers was born on a ranch near Claremore, Oklahoma. By 1905 he was performing as a trick roper in New York. Eventually, he discovered he could make more money giving commentaries on public events while spinning he rope. He joined the Ziegfield Follies and became one of the highest paid performers in show business. He eventually acted in movies and wrote a newspaper column syndicated in more than 300 newspapers. He was friends with Fort Worth’s Amon Carter and a major supporter of the city. His life was cut short in a tragic plane crash with famed pilot Wiley Post in 1935.
About the Texas Trail of Fame: (
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The Texas Trail of Fame was established in 1997 to honor those who have made a significant contribution to our Western way of life. Throughout the walkways of the Fort Worth National Historic District, bronze inlaid markers have been placed in honor of their achievements. The desire of the Texas Trail of Fame is to inspire and educate visitors through the adventure of reflecting on these Westerner’s accomplishments. Trail Guides are available at the Stockyards Visitor's information Center. So come on out to the Fort Worth Stockyards, grab a guide, and hit the trail!