Samuel Burk Burnett - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.338 W 097° 20.866
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Cattleman and rancher Samuel Burk Burnett is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPJ9F
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2015
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Mr. Burnett's star is located on the north side of E Exchange Ave, near Rodeo Plaza, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
S.B. Burk Burnett
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Burnett, as well as this short biography:
At age 15, Samuel Burk Burnett was one of the first cowboys to herd Longhorn cattle north to Kansas. One year latter, he was trail boss on a cattle drive up the Chisholm Trail. In 1871, he began assembling one of the largest and most historic ranches in Texas, the "Four Sixes." Legend states he won the land in a poker game with a hand of four sixes. His empire, including oil, milling, and banking was headquartered in Fort Worth. The 6666 Ranch is now located in West Texas, near Guthrie and covers more than 200,000 acres.
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!