Cynthia Ann Parker - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.332 W 097° 20.927
14S E 654625 N 3629087
Kidnapped by the Comanches at the Fort Parker Massacre, Cynthia Ann Parker went native, married Peta Nocona, and bore a famous son, Quanah Parker. She is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPJV3
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2015
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Ms. Parker's star is located on the south side of E Exchange Ave, in front of The White Elephant Saloon. Her star says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Cynthia Ann Parker
Pioneer
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Ms. Parker, as well as this short biography:
On May 19, 1836, during a raid on Fort Parker on the headwaters of the Navasota River in what is now Limestone County, Comanches seized five captives, including young Cynthia Ann. She remained with the Indians for almost 25 years, forgot white ways, and became thoroughly Comanche. She married Peta Nocona and eventually had two sons, Quanah Parker and Pecos, and a daughter, Topsannah. She was a true pioneer of the American West, whose legacy was carried on by her son Quanah. Serving as a link between whites and Comanches, Quanah Parker became the most influential Comanche leader of the reservation era.
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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!