"Wild Bill" Hickok - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.328 W 097° 20.756
14S E 654892 N 3629084
Lawman and gambler James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPBQV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2015
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Mr. Hickok star is located on the south side of E Exchange Ave, in front of the visitor's center. The star says:
Texas Trail of Fame
"Wild Bill" Hickok
Lawman
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Hickok, as well as this short biography:
James Butler Hickok, a former wagon boss, civilian army scout and Union spy, was distinguished by his long auburn hair and drooping straw-colored mustache. Touring with Buffalo Bill Cody in the Wild West Show all over the world made Wild Bill Hickok famous. He was shot in the back during a poker game in 1876.
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!