Ruth Roach - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.338 W 097° 20.865
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"The World's Most Beautiful Cowgirl," rancher and rodeo star Ruth Roach is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPJTK
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2015
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Ms. Roach's star is located on the north side of E Exchange Ave, in front of The Coliseum, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Ruth Roach
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Ms. Roach, as well as this short biography:
Ruth Roach was an accomplished trick rider, a stunt rider in Tom Mix’s silent films, a world champion bronc rider and a rancher in Nocona, Texas. She was proclaimed to be the "World’s Most Beautiful Cowgirl," appearing with the Miller Brothers 101 Wild West Show. In 1917 she was credited with being the first woman to ride a saddle bronc horse at the Fort Worth Rodeo. In 1922 she rode a horse into the lobby of the Texas Hotel. The stunt was performed to proclaim the Fort Worth Stock Show officially open.
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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!