Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.340 W 097° 20.881
14S E 654696 N 3629104
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMRRYA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2016
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This star is located on the north side of E Exchange Ave, in front of The Coliseum, and it says::
Texas Trail of Fame
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) shows the emblem of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, as well as providing some background:
Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show, known commonly as the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is the oldest continual running livestock show and rodeo. It has been held annually in Fort Worth, Texas since 1896.
A nonprofit organization, the Stock Show has provided millions of dollars in grants and scholarships from in its tenure and continues to provide hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to assist the future of agriculture and livestock leaders.
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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!