Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

America's First Horse

Photographed By Thomas Smith, October 22, 2023

1. America's First Horse Marker

Inscription. Throughout history, spotted horses have been depicted in artwork across China, Egypt, France and other countries; their legacy in North America is more recent, but no less vibrant.

Spanish conquistadors brought painted horses to North America in the 1500s, and their chrome chargers helped settle the New World. Generations of breeding refined these original "pinturas" to reflect today's "stock-type" horse - well-built, sturdy animals, capable of broad athleticism combined with sound minds and diverse, white markings.

Paints found favor with fearless warriors, saddle-worn cowboys and pioneering settlers as the West was won. And after the day's work was done, the family's tiniest members climbed aboard these kind, colorful horses too - each one unique.

Erected by American Paint Horse Assocation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals.

Location. 32° 47.279′ N, 97° 20.853′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is on Mule Alley, 0.1 miles E. Exchange Ave., on the left when traveling north. The maker is located in front of Second Rodeo Brewing. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Worth TX 76164, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. The Trailblazer (a few steps from this marker); Fort Worth Stockyards Horse and Mule Barns (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas B. Saunders Family (about 300 feet away); Quanah Parker (about 300 feet away); Early Quarter Horse Shows (about 400 feet away); The Coliseum (about 400 feet away); The First Bulldogger (about 400 feet away); Fort Worth Stock Yards Entrance (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Regarding America's First Horse. The painting on the marker is Napoleon Crossing the Alps. It is one of a series painted by Jacques-Louis David between 1801 and 1805.

Photographed By Thomas Smith, October 22, 2023

2. America's First Horse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.