D. "80 John" Wallace - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.358 W 097° 20.944
14S E 654597 N 3629135
Rancher Daniel Webster Wallace is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMRT9X
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2016
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Mr. Wallace'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
D. "80 John" Wallace
Rancher
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Wallace, as well as this short biography:
Daniel Webster Wallace was a black rancher who had little formal education. At the age twenty-five he returned to school in Navarro County, was admitted to the second grade, and in two winters learned to read and write. He eventually joined Clay Mann’s outfit near Colorado City in Mitchell County. It was branding Mann’s cattle with a large “80” on one side that gave Wallace his well-known nickname of “80 John”. Mr. Mann paid Wallace $5 a month from his $30 a month wage for two years and put the remainder aside to invest, starting Wallace on his way to developing his own herd. He acquired 1,280 acres in 1885 and started ranching for himself. He became one of the most respected ranchers of his time. Wallace was a member of the Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for thirty years. He died on March 28, 1939, leaving an estate worth more that $1 million, and was buried on his ranch.
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!