The Fort Worth Stock Yards
by David and Carol Kelly
Title
The Fort Worth Stock Yards
Artist
David and Carol Kelly
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Fort Worth was the last major stop for rest and supplies for the drovers heading cattle up the Chisolm Trail. Beyond Fort Worth they would have to deal with crossing the Red River into Indian Territory. Between 1866 and 1890 more than four million head of cattle were trailed through Fort Worth, which was soon known as "Cowtown".
When the railroad finally arrived in 1876, Fort Worth became a major shipping point for livestock. This prompted plans in 1887 for the construction of the Union Stockyards about two and one half miles north of the Tarrant County Courthouse. It went into full operation about 1889.
Today the Stockyards consists of mainly entertainment and shopping venues that capitalize on the "Cowtown" image of Fort Worth. The city of Fort Worth is often referred to as "Where the West Begins." Many of the entertainment and dining venues and retail shops located in the Stockyards have a Western motif.
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December 18th, 2015
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