Samuel Langhorne Clemens - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.320 W 097° 20.944
14S E 654598 N 3629065
Best known by his pen name, "Mark Twain," Samuel Langhorne Clemens is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPKPV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/14/2015
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Mr. Clemens's star is located on the east side of N Main St, near its intersection with E Exchange Ave, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
S Clemens (Mark Twain)
Author
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Clemens, as well as this short biography:
Samuel Langhorn Clemens, better known by his pen name, Mark Twain, is an American icon whose razor-sharp wit and inimitable genius have entertained countless readers for more that a century. His many publications include such gallant childhood essentials as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," along with many other works ranging from airy magazine columns to focused, biting, anti-imperialist satire.
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!