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

Armour & Company

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2010

1. Armour & Company Marker

Inscription. In 1901, local business leaders G.W. Simpson and L.V. Niles began negotiating with Armour & Co., one of the nation’s four largest meatpacking firms, to encourage establishment of a branch plant in Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Stock Yards Co. offered land and other incentives and by 1902, construction of a plant just north of this site was underway. The new operation was instrumental in the city’s development as the livestock center of the southwest, creating a number of support businesses. It remained in cooperation for over 50 years, closing in 1962.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 201.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 32° 47.328′ N, 97° 20.648′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is at the intersection of Packers Avenue and Nile City Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Packers Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2446 Packers Ave, Fort Worth TX 76164, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 marker: Armour and Swift Plaza (here, next to this marker); Swift & Company (here, next to this marker); Niles City (here, next to this marker); Quanah Parker (about 800 feet away); Fort Worth Livestock Exchange (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Fort Worth Stock Yards Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Woody-Kutch Livestock Commission Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Worth Stockyards Horse and Mule Barns (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Other markers no longer nearby. Fort Worth Belt Railway (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Fort Worth Stockyards Hog and Sheep Markets (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2010

2. Armour & Company Marker

The marker is on the other side of this pillar.

but has been confirmed missing); Early Quarter Horse Shows (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2010

3. Armour & Company Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2010

4. Armour & Company Marker

The marker pillar is just to the right of the stairs

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2010

5. Armour & Company Marker

Armour & Company image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2010

6. Armour & Company

Texas Trail of Fame image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2010

7. Texas Trail of Fame

Gustavus F. Swift
Entrepreneur
Fort Worth Stockyards
Located in front of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,329 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 1, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.