Lawrence Steel - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.335 W 097° 20.957
14S E 654577 N 3629092
Fort Worth pioneer Lawrence Steel is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPCQT
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2015
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Mr. Steel's star is located on the north side of W Exchange Ave, near the intersection with N Main St, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Lawrence Steel
Pioneer
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Steel, as well as this short biography:
Lawrence Steel was an early pioneer of Fort Worth. He owned one of the first hotels/restaurants in Fort Worth located on what is now the east side of the Fort Worth Criminal Court building. It was the stop for the first stage coach coming through Fort Worth, the Jacksboro-Fort Worth Stage Coach Line. Mr. Steel was generous in the giving of land and money to help build Fort Worth. "Mason" the Masonic bell was brought here to Fort Worth by Mr. Steel in 1855 to hang in the hotel. "Mason" was in integral part of the history of the 1850's Fort Worth. Both Mr. Steel and "Mason" welcomed pioneers to Fort Worth and the West of the 1850's.
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!