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. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 32° 47.279′ N, 97° 20.853′ W. Marker was in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It was on Mule Alley 0.1 miles E. Exchange

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Ave., on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in front of Second Rodeo Brewing. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Fort Worth TX 76164, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It was also in the American South.

Globally, it was in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: 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); The Coliseum (about 400 feet away); The First Bulldogger (about 400 feet away); Fort Worth Stock Yards Entrance (about 500 feet away); Thannisch Block Building (about 500 feet away); The Fort Worth Stock Yards Company (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Other

Photographed by Thomas Smith, October 22, 2023

2. America's First Horse Marker

markers no longer nearby. The Trailblazer (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Early Quarter Horse Shows (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. Placard is still in place but has been changed out for a new marker.

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.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 575 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on April 28, 2025, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.