Texas Trail - Moorcroft, WY
N 44° 16.543 W 104° 58.419
13T E 502102 N 4902497
This stone historical marker is located in the rest area off I-90 in Moorcroft. It gives a brief history of the trail used to bring cattle to Wyoming from texas.
Waymark Code: WMHJ7H
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 07/15/2013
Views: 5
The marker reads:
"Texas Trail
1866-1897
Along this trail passed herds of cattle from distant Texas to replace the fast vanishing buffalo and build a civilization on the north-western plains."
The marker also shows several of the cattle brands used by the cattle owners.
Marker Name: Texas Trail
Marker Type: Rural Roadside
Addtional Information: Not listed
Group Responsible for Placement: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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