When we think of Fort Worth we think of "cow town" complete with rodeos, cattle drives and wagon trails. A trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards is a perfect example. But did you know Dallas also has old cattle trails? When the pioneers were settling Dallas they traveled by wagon train along the Shawnee Trail. Eventually the trail became known as Preston Trail and later on, Preston Road. Did you know that Preston Road is one of the oldest north-south roads in all of Texas? Or that it used to be a cattle trail?
Next time you drive down Preston Road, take the opportunity to teach your kids about cattle trails and why they were important to the local economy.
