Charles Goodnight - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.330 W 097° 20.854
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Cattle baron Charles Goodnight is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPN34
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2015
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Mr. Goodnight's star is located on the south side of E Exchange Ave, in front of the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Charles Goodnight
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Goodnight, as well as this short biography:
Charles Goodnight came to Texas from Missouri in 1836 and helped develop the American ranching industry. A true legend, Goodnight partnered with Oliver Loving and drove cattle from Texas to New Mexico to Colorado. He established the JA Ranch in the Texas Panhandle. He is also credited with the invention of the cattle drive chuck wagon. He is an essential fixture within Texas's mythology of cowboys. His character was part of the basis for Larry McMurtry's "Lonesome Dove." At one time his interests covered 1.3 million acres in the Texas Panhandle.
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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!