Sid W. Richardson - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.339 W 097° 20.805
14S E 654815 N 3629103
Oilman and rancher Sid W. Richardson is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPF78
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/21/2015
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Mr. Richardson's star is located on the north side of E Exchange Ave, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Sid W. Richardson
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Richardson, as well as this short biography:
Richardson became an independent oil producer in Fort Worth in 1919. His finances fluctuated widely and he accumulated wealth and lost it several times during the 1920's. He was well established as a millionaire by 1935, when he opened up the rich Keystone oilfield in Winkler County. From his suite of offices in Fort Worth he individually leased more oil land than did several major oil companies, operated three cattle ranches, and owned the Texas State Network (a radio and television organization), a carbon black plant at Odessa, and the Texas City Refining Company.
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!