General Edward Burleson - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.406 W 097° 20.895
14S E 654672 N 3629225
Texas revolutionary Edward Burleson is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPF9C
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2015
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General Burleson's star is located on the west side of Rodeo Plaza, about halfway between E Exchange Ave and Billy Bob's Texas. The star says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Edward Burleson
General
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of General Burleson, as well as this short biography:
Edward Burleson came to Texas in 1831 and settled near Bastrop on the Colorado River. When the Texas Revolution broke out, Burleson was made a second in command to Stephen F. Austin, and was in command of the forces that participated in taking of San Antonio in the fall of 1835; he later commanded the first regiment of volunteers at the Battle of San Jacinto. In 1841 he was elected as vice-president of Texas and in 1842 he returned to the field to repel the Mexican Invasions. After retiring from the field service in the defense of Texas he was elected to the state senate. Burleson County, Texas is named after the general.
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Note: Burleson, TX is named for Rufus C. Burleson, mentor to the city's founder, Henry Renfro.
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!