Mabel Strickland - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.337 W 097° 20.842
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Rodeo cowgirl Mabel Strickland (Woodward) is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPDGB
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2015
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Mrs. Strickland's star is located on the north side of E Exchange Ave, near The Coliseum, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Mable Strickland
Rodeo Cowgirl
Fort Worth Stockyards
Note the misspelling of her name.
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mrs. Strickland, as well as this short biography:
In the early 1900s one rodeo cowgirl stood out because of her natural beauty and charm, and her abilities to ride and rope. Newspaper accounts called Mabel DeLong Strickland "the Lovely Lady of Rodeo" and some said she looked more like a "Follies beauty" than a champion cowgirl.
Her features were delicate, her hair was always done in the most attractive style and her western clothing fit perfectly and was always of the most flattering styles. Throughout her twenty-five year rodeo career she had the respect of all who knew her and later received honors from various halls of fame confirming her rodeo prowess.
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!