W.T. Waggoner - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.328 W 097° 20.802
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Rancher, oilman, and philanthropist W.T. Waggoner is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
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Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2015
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Mr. Waggoner's star is located on the south side of E Exchange Ave, in front of the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. The star says:
Texas Trail of Fame
W.T. Waggoner
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Waggoner, as well as this short biography:
A native of Hopkins County in North Texas, William Thomas "Tom" Waggoner began building his ranch empire by joining his father in the cattle business at the age of 17. In 1870 he drove a herd of cattle to Abilene, Kansas. The profits he received became the foundation for holdings which spread across Wise, Wichita, and Wilbarger counties. Tom was a friend to Teddy Roosevelt and Will Rogers. While drilling for water, Waggoner accidentally struck oil and used his riches for civic contributions in his adopted hometown of Fort Worth.
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!