Sam Houston - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.409 W 097° 20.894
14S E 654674 N 3629230
Texas revolutionary Sam Houston is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPB5P
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2015
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Mr. Houston's star is located on the west side of Rodeo Plaza, about halfway between E Exchange Ave and Billy Bob's Texas. The star says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Sam Houston
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Houston, as well as this short biography:
Sam Houston was born on a plantation in Virginia but later moved with his family to Tennessee where he became a general, congressman, and governor. He came to Texas in 1832 after a self-imposed exile among the Cherokees. In 1836, he was made commander of the Texas forces and traveled to Gonzales to gather the troops and prepare for battle with Santa Anna. The battle eventually occurred at San Jacinto. “Old Sam Jacinto,” Which he was often called, became the first president of the Republic of Texas.
About the Texas Trail of Fame: (
visit link)
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!