Britt Johnson - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.341 W 097° 20.959
14S E 654574 N 3629103
Former slave, cowboy, and scout Britt Johnson is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPCA6
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/08/2015
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Mr. Johnson's star is located on the south side of W Exchange Ave, near the intersection with N Main St, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Britt Johnson
Frontiersman
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Johnson, as well as this short biography:
Johnson was a slave of Moses Johnson in Young County, Texas. In 1864, Comanche warriors raided the settlement, killing his son and kidnapping his wife and remaining three children. After years of searching, he found an Indian encampment where his wife and children were. Befriending the Indians, Johnson succeeded in getting back his wife and children. Years later he was killed in an Indian raid but not before putting up a fight.
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!