Chief Joseph - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.337 W 097° 20.968
14S E 654561 N 3629096
Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPA58
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/27/2015
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Chief Joseph's star is located on the north side of W Exchange Ave, in front of M.L. Leddy's Boots. The star says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Chief Joseph
Peacemaker
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Chief Joseph, as well as this short biography:
Chief Joseph – known by his people as Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain), was best known for his resistance to the U.S. Government's attempts to force his tribe onto reservations. The Nez Perce were a peaceful nation spread from Idaho to Northern Washington. The tribe maintained good relations with settlers after the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In 1855 Chief Joseph's father, Old Joseph, signed a treaty with the U.S. that allowed his people to retain much of their traditional lands.
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!