Fort Worth Stock Yards Company
The Fort Worth Stock Yards Company was created in 1893, when Boston capitalist Greenlief W. Simpson led a group of investors in purchasing the Fort Worth Union Stock Yards. Under Simpson's leadership, the Company earned the sup... hmdb.org
Log Cabin Village
The Log Cabin Village is a living history museum devoted to the preservation of Texas heritage. Today, each of the historical structures, furnished with authentic artifacts, provides a vivid look at life in the ninetee... heritagesites.com
Billy Bob's Texas
The Building now known as Billy Bob's Texas was built in 1910 and was once a large open-air barn for housing prize cattle during the Fort Worth Stock Show. In 1936, as a Texas Centennial Project, the building was enclosed... artandseek.org
Fort Worth Zoological Park
Fort Worth boasts an excellent zoo. It is located near University Drive, and very close to I-30, in Fort Worth, Texas. Texas Christian University (TCU), the Colonial Country Club, several large park areas, the local Botan... waymarking.com
Thistle Hill
Thistle Hill (1904) is the most impressive surviving mansion of the "cattle baron" era and Fort Worth's first designated landmark. Interior features an entry hall with grand staircase and extensive woodwork. The fenced gr... artandseek.org
Fort Worth Museum Of Science And History
A new, world-class facility in the heart of Fort Worths Cultural District. Scheduled to open in Fall 2009, the facility was designed by internationally renowned architects, Legorreta+Legorreta, and will be home to a collec... traveltex.com
Quanah Parker
Comanche chief Quanah Parker was a son of two cultures. He was born about 1845 along Elk Creek, Indian Territory (Oklahoma). His Anglo mother was Cynthia Ann Parker, taken captive in a May 1836 raid and adopted by Qua-Ha-Di (An... hmdb.org
Dido
Dido was founded in the mid-1800s near Fort Worth. The railroad was built through Saginaw, instead of Dido, and the town's population began to dwindle. There are several house near Dido and on the lake, but its no longer ... ghosttowns.com
Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, TEXAS. Smithfield, in north central Tarrant County, was probably established before 1870 and was originally called Zion. A post office opened there in 1878. In 1887 the St. Louis and Southwestern Railway built... ghosttowns.com
Amon G Carter - Fort Worth, Texas
From a Texas Historical marker in front of the Fort Worth Star Telegram Headquarters:Born in Wise County, Texas, on December 11, 1879, Amon Giles Carter left home at an early age and worked at a variety of odd jobs around... waymarking.com
Southwestern Exposition And Livestock Show
Fort Worth Stock Yards Company publicist Charles C. French and local cattleman Charles C. McFarland organized the first livestock show in north Fort Worth in 1896. Members of the Texas Cattle Raisers Association (TCRA) particip... hmdb.org
Camp Bowie In World War I
Headquarters, 36th Division, United States Army, 1917-1919. Established to train Texas National Guard and Oklahoma National Guard, after the U.S. entered World War I, April 1917. Named for James Bowie (1795-1836), one of the co... hmdb.org
Lee Harvey Oswald
Lee Harvey Oswald is the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy. He allegedly fired three shots from the sixth floor window of the Texas School Book Depository at the Presidential Motorcade as it travel down Elm St... waymarking.com
Fort Worth Livestock Exchange
Headquarters, one of the greatest cattle markets in the world. In late 1860s Fort Worth was stop on cattle trails. Market for the West Texas organized 1870s. First trader, T.B. Saunders, Sr., soon was joined by others. First sm... hmdb.org
Camp Bowie Boulevard
In 1917-18, this roadway was the main artery through Camp Bowie, a World War I training center. Narrow strips of asphalt paving flanked streetcar tracks that ran the length of the avenue, then called Arlington Heights Boulevard... hmdb.org
Cowgirl Museum And Hall Of Fame
Celebrate the Cowgirl Experience – activities and exhibits that capture the extraordinary courage and pioneer spirit of the American West. The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame honors and celebrates women,... heritagesites.com
Smithfield
This historic community was annexed by the city in 1958. The community is named for Eli Smith, on whose land the townsite was located. Cattle trails to the north went through the area prior to the arrival of the St. Louis ... traveltex.com