The Mule - Muleshoe, Tx - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

A life-size statue of a mule made from bronze. It is to represent all the mules that helped to settle Texas. The statue was erected in 1965 through the donations of mule-lovers around the world.

Without ancestral pride or hope for offspring, the mule -- along with buffalo, hound and longhorn -- made Texas history. In war he carried cannons on his back. Because he was available to haul freight, forts rose on frontiers. Indians ate horses hitched to cart or coach, but let tough mule meat go by. His small hooves scaled rock and steep untrod by horse or ox, but big ears endangered him in lake or river. He went fast, endured much, ate sparingly. Since beginning of Christian era, has helped all over world to bear burdens of mankind.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Mule Figure Type: Animal Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Kevin Wolf, from Aurora, Colorado Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1965 Materials used: Bronze Location: Hugh Young Visitors Center & Chamber of Commerce Office

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