Learn about the history of the Fort Worth Stockyards, filled with historic sites and fascinating facts.

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 …

Established at the fork of the Trinity River in 1849 by Major Ripley Arnold, the Fort Worth Stockyards represented the last “civilized” outpost for cowboys driving cattle to market along …

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 …

Recently, the historic Swift & Co. headquarters building underwent an almost total restoration. In 1989, the North Fort Worth Historical Society opened the Stockyards Museum in the historic …

Recognizing the need for a permanent facility to handle the growing cattle trade, local businessmen established the Fort Worth Union Stockyards on January 19, 1890, covering an …

Mar 1, 2025 · A thick wall of humanity stretches on both sides of the street. They wait as Fort Worth prepares to take them back in time. Once a decrepit area of North Fort Worth, the …

Oct 1, 1995 · Explore the rich history of the Fort Worth Stock Yards, once the largest livestock market in Texas, and its transformation into a vibrant tourist destination.

You’re stepping into a story of cowboys, cattle, and trade at the Fort Worth Stockyards. This place, where the Old West blends with today, opened in 1849. It became central to cattle …

Once home to cowboys, cattlemen and outlaws, today the Stockyards National Historic District is one of the most popular attractions in Texas, the twice-daily cattle drive held by The Herd. Day …