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The Fort Worth Stockyards is a historic district that is located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, north of the central business district. A 98-acre (40 ha) portion encompassing much of the district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District in 1976. [ 1 ]
Daily cattle drives in the Stockyards are brief, but there’s a whole day’s worth of work that goes into bringing this piece of Fort Worth history to life.
Map of major cattle trails between 1866-1890. The first large-scale effort to drive cattle from Texas to the nearest railhead for shipment to Chicago occurred in 1866, when many Texas ranchers banded together to drive their cattle to the closest point that railroad tracks reached, which at that time was Sedalia, Missouri.
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (formally the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show) is the oldest continuously running livestock show and rodeo. It has been held annually in Fort Worth, Texas , since 1896, traditionally in mid-January through early February.
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s kickoff parade is Saturday, Jan. 14, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1896. This will be the first All-Western parade since 2020 .
Plan your trip to the 2023 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, happening from Jan. 13-Feb. 4. Tickets and the musical lineup are now available.
Fort Worth: Now the main headquarters of XTO Energy: 28: Farrington Field and Public Schools Gymnasium: Farrington Field and Public Schools Gymnasium: February 2, 2022 : 1501 University Dr. and 1400 Foch St. Fort Worth
For many, their first and main reason for coming to Fort Worth is to visit the historic Stockyards. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...