Above, cattle drive of Texas Longhorns in Fort Worth. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
A few years ago, a friend and I went to Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas for a mini-vacation.
While there, we visited Dealey Plaza, Southfork Ranch, the John Wayne: An American Experience and the Fort Worth Stockyards.
While at the Fort Worth Stockyards, we watched the morning cattle drive through the streets of Texas Longhorns.
Did you know that Fort Worth is known as Cowtown?
Fort Worth.com has posted an article on why it is called Cowtown.
It begins with:
As part of the largest tourism destination in Texas, Fort Worth is known for great dining options, the cultural arts and some really great music. But before it was Funkytown or The Fort, Fort Worth was known as Cowtown. Yet the biggest question often asked is, “WHY?”
To read on to find out why, go here.
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