Fort Worth Land Company Stock Certificate historic-texas-map-prints Like many of our nation's

Like many of our nation's leaders

when Fannin's men received word of the official declaration of independence of Texas

Hawkins' design was approved by President Burnet in April of 1836

Greer County

The Texas Company (Texaco) and Gulf Oil

Fort Worth Land Company Stock Certificate historic-texas-map-prints Like many of our nation'sThe arrival of the railroad in 1876 changed Fort Worth from a way point along the cattle trail to the goal of the drives. Fort Worth soon became the heart of the states rich ranching industry. In the years that followed, oil brought new wealth to the growing city on the plains. By the end of the 19th century, the city was booming and one of the largest most successful towns in Texas.