Fort Worth Stockyards
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The Fort Worth Stockyards are located in Fort Worth, Texas north of the central business district. The arrival of railroads in 1876 made the area a very important livestock center. Fort Worth remained an important part of the cattle industry until the 1960s. The Fort Worth Stockyards now celebrates Fort Worth's long tradition as a part of the cattle industry and was designated as a historical district in 1976. Many bars and nightclubs (including Billy Bob's Texas) are located in the vicinity, and the area has a Western motif. There is also an opry and a rodeo.
See also
External links
- [Official Stock Yards Website]
- [Fort Worth Stockyards] from the Handbook of Texas Online
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