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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO03_midnight_Fort-Worth-TX.html
A Legend in His Own TimeAs He Is TodayMidnight was born in Canada, the property of Tim McNabb. McNabb's "Door Key" brand was Midnight's mark throughout his life. He bucked on the American Rodeo circuit from 1923 to 1933 at which time he was retire…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK1E_camp-bowie-boulevard_Fort-Worth-TX.html
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. After the war, bus…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJXW_fort-worth-zoological-park_Fort-Worth-TX.html
The oldest continuous Zoo site in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoological Park has provided its visitors with many recreational and educational opportunities since 1909. The first Zoo in Fort Worth was a small menagerie then located in an old City Park a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJAK_camp-bowie-in-world-war-i_Fort-Worth-TX.html
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 commanders who died at…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIXH_fort-worth-stockyards-horse-and-mule-barns_Fort-Worth-TX.html
The Fort Worth Stock Yard Company's wooden horse and mule barns on this site were destroyed by fire on March 14, 1911, opening day of the Feeders and Breeders show (later Southwestern Exposition & Fat Stock Show). The show opened as planned, with …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIXD_fort-worth-stock-yards-company_Fort-Worth-TX.html
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 support of the Texas Ca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIVJ_fort-worth-livestock-exchange_Fort-Worth-TX.html
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 small packing houses w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHVL_quanah-parker_Fort-Worth-TX.html
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 (Antelope) Comanches, a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDT0_general-edward-h-tarrant_Arlington-TX.html
In this vicinity May 24, 1841 General Edward H. Tarrant with 70 men attacked several indian villages situated along a creek (now called Village Creek) and recovered many horses and much stolen plunder. 12 Indians were killed and many wounded. Of t…