Ben Tahmahkera - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.322 W 097° 20.794
14S E 654833 N 3629072
Comanche leader Ben Tahmahkera is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPDQ7
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2015
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Mr. Tahmahkera's star is located on the south side of E Exchange Ave, on the sidewalk leading up to Hyatt Place, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Ben Tahmahkera
Comanche Leader
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Tahmahkera, as well as this short biography:
As the great great grandson of Quanah Parker, Ben continues to provide leadership in the Comanche Nation in the state of Oklahoma ... he tirelessly provides lectures to schools and service clubs to perpetuate his family and their role in the making of the West. He is used as a consultant and is continuously invited to be a participant in programs and events held relative to his Native American heritage in the state of Texas.
The touring Quanah and Cynthia Parker Pictorial Exhibit was developed under his supervision. The exhibit that has been touring since 2007 to libraries and museum and other venues in the United States.
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!