James Bowie - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.330 W 097° 20.867
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Alamo hero James Bowie is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPEGA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2015
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Mr. Bowie's star is located on the south side of E Exchange Ave, in front of the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
James Bowie
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Bowie as well as this short biography:
A frontiersman, gambler, businessman, colonel in the Texas Revolution and Alamo hero, Bowie is one of the more colorful characters in Texas history. Bowie was known as General Sam Houston’s "trouble shooter." On January 19, 1836, Bowie arrived in San Antonio de Bexar, then known simply as Bexar, with orders from Houston to destroy the fortifications. After surveying the situation, Bowie decided to defend the Alamo due to its strategic location. He shared command with Travis, until his health failed. Legend has it that although he was sick, he managed a gallant fight to the death at the Alamo.
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!