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In 1917, at the height of World War I, the Fort Worth Stockyards was the largest horse and mule market in the world. Military officers came from Allied countries to purchase animals for the war effort. Today, the museum hosts thousands of visitors from all over the world each year, and is constantly growing its facilities and its collection.
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 ]
Between the 1880’s and 1950’s, the Fort Worth Stockyards grew to become the largest livestock-trading center in the southwest, and during the Great Depression, in the country.
Fort Worth is where the West begins, and nothing embodies Western heritage better than the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. From the original brick walkways to the wooden corrals, the Stockyards tells the true history of Texas.
In May 1937, for the first time in history, total receipts in Fort Worth topped the nation, exceeding even Chicago and Kansas City. The year 1937 proved to be the largest since 1917, with over three million animals received. By 1944 United Stockyards had purchased all Fort Worth Stock Yards Company stock.
The Fort Worth Stockyards was one of the largest livestock markets in the United States and a defining factor for the community. Beginning in the 1870's with the arrival of the railroad, it served as a major employment center, reaching its peak in 1944, when it processed over 5 million cattle.
Take a historical walking tour and learn about the colorful history of the Fort Worth Stockyards! Walking tours visit historic locations throughout the Stockyards. A personal tour guide will walk you through the Stockyards and share historical facts, culture and stories.
The Fort Worth Stockyards' National Historic District is a terrific place to celebrate the romance of the American West. Covering 15 square blocks, the Stockyards are home to hotels, restaurants, shops, the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, and some great western nightlife including Billy Bob's Texas … the "World's Largest Honky-Tonk".
The Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District is defined by an array of historic buildings that have served the livestock industry for over a century. They reflect various architectural styles from the era, showcasing detailed brickwork and sturdy designs that have stood the test of time.
Experience Texas cattle culture at the Stockyards National Historic District in Fort Worth. From historic buildings to honky tonks, the Old West is waiting.