Vaquero, Baccus Plaza, Frisco, Texas
Posted by: PersonsMD
N 33° 04.763 W 096° 49.285
14S E 703351 N 3662198
Vaqureo or Cowboy sculpture located in Frisco Texas.
Waymark Code: WM6NMF
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/27/2009
Views: 7
Marker Text reads:
"Vaquero - the Vaquero, or Cowboy, served the cattle industry of Texas and contributed to the mythical spirit of the West. Between 1821 and the end of the trail driving era, Mexican stock handling techniques and horsemanship represented great influence on the cattle industry. Many Vaqueros contracted with Texas ranchers, while others worked for Mexican operators to move cattle north to market. Baccus Plaza 2006"
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Vaquero
Figure Type: Combination of two figure types
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2006
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Baccus Plaza
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Not listed
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