William "Bill" Davis - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.326 W 097° 20.737
14S E 654921 N 3629081
Fort Worth oilman and railroad enthusiast Bill Davis is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPCGX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/09/2015
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Appropriately, Mr. Davis's star is located on the south side of E Exchange Ave, near the tracks that the Tarantula Train takes through Stockyards Station. The star says:
Texas Trail of Fame
William "Bill" Davis
Preservationist
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Davis, as well as this short biography:
Davis' family arrived in Texas in 1876, the same year as the railroad. He was instrumental in the building of Fort Worth's Omni Theater. With an original plan to link the cultural district with downtown and the Fort Worth Stockyards, Davis worked to restore the Tarantula Railroad which travels to the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District daily. Today the Tarantula Train operates over approximately 21 miles of track, linking the historic communities of Grapevine, Colleyville, Smithfield, and the Fort Worth Stockyards.
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!