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Cowboy Day
"The cowboy has been called America’s folk hero — a symbol of the frontier spirit, rugged individualism, and quiet strength."
The mythos of the American cowboy—especially in Texas—blends rugged individualism, frontier grit, and a deep-rooted sense of freedom, forming one of the most enduring symbols of American identity. More than just folk heroes, cowboys played a critical role in shaping the American West: they drove massive cattle herds across treacherous terrain, established vital trade routes, and supported the growth of frontier towns that would later become major cities.
This tartan was designed to celebrate the history of Fort Worth, Texas, ‘the Gateway to the West’. Colours: dark blue and brown are based on the colours on the Fort Worth flag; the two yellow lines are intended represent the 8 pointed stars of the 2nd Dragoons, the original force stationed at the fort; blue is for the Trinity River; black is for the panther of Panther City; green is intended to represent the wealth and industry brought by the railroad and white on blue is intended to represent the Saltire and the rich Scottish heritage of the region. 🧡 💙 💚 💛 🤍 🖤 🤠 🐄 🐄 🐄 🐎 🐎 🐎
Famous Cowboys & Frontiersmen of Scottish Descent that are Texas-Related include:
1. Sam Houston (1793–1863)
Role: Military leader, politician, and hero of the Texas Revolution.
Scottish Roots: His family descended from Ulster Scots (Scots-Irish), a group of Lowland Scots who settled in Northern Ireland before migrating to America.
Texas Connection: The city of Houston is named after him. He led Texan forces to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto and later served as President of the Republic of Texas and Governor of the state.
2. Davy Crockett (1786–1836)
Role: Frontiersman, folk hero, and defender of the Alamo.
Ancestry: Crockett was of Scotch-Irish descent.
Texas Connection: He died at the Battle of the Alamo, and his legendary status ties directly to Texas independence.
3. John “Jack” Coffee Hays (1817–1883)
Role: Texas Ranger captain and legendary scout.
Ancestry: His family was of Scottish descent.
Texas Connection: Hays played a key role in shaping the Texas Rangers and fought in the Mexican-American War. The city of Hays and Hays County are named after him.
4. Jim Bowie (1796–1836)
Role: Pioneer and knife fighter.
Ancestry: Bowie’s family was of Scottish descent through his father, Rezin Bowie.
Texas Connection: Like Crockett, he died at the Alamo. The Bowie knife, associated with frontier survival, became an icon of Western lore.
5. William "Bigfoot" Wallace (1817–1899)
Role: Texas Ranger and folk hero.
Ancestry: Of Scottish ancestry, Wallace was known for his strength and larger-than-life persona.
Texas Connection: Fought in the Texas Revolution and later served in the Mexican–American War. "Bigfoot, Texas" is named for him.
For more iconic modern cowboy portaits, click the painting by artist Tim Cox.