Charles McFarland - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.357 W 097° 20.946
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Cattleman and stock show pioneer Charles McFarland is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMRQH2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2016
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Mr. McFarland's star is located on the east side of N Main St, in front of Cattlemen's Steak House, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Charles McFarland
Cattleman
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. McFarland, as well as this short biography:
A cattleman from Weatherford, Texas, McFarland was one of the founders of the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show. He was a visionary who saw Texas' future role in the rapidly changing cattle industry. Active in the introduction of new and improved cattle breeds to Texas. McFarland, along with Charles French planned the first stock show in March of 1896 along the banks of Marine Creek in North Fort Worth.
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!