Will James - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.298 W 097° 20.947
14S E 654595 N 3629024
Cowboy and author Will James is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPC4M
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2015
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Mr. James's star is located on the east side of N Main St, in front of the Lonesome Dove Saloon, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Will James
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. James, as well as this short biography:
James was a Canadian born cowboy, drifter, cattle rustler, children’s author, and illustrator. He became one of the country’s best known western authors and illustrators. He wrote about things he knew the best which included cowboys and horses. He sold his first story, Bucking Horse Riders, in 1922. His most famous book, Smokey the Cowhorse, was published in 1926 and won the Newbery Medal for children’s literature in 1927.
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!