Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Armour and Swift Plaza
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2010
1. Armour and Swift Plaza Marker
In 1901, both meatpackers signed identical contracts with the Fort Worth Stock Yards Company, giving the packers equal capital shares in the livestock company. Together they established the town sites of North Fort Worth (1902-1909) and later Niles City (1911-1923).
This plaza is a tribute to the people. Many of whom emigrated from foreign countries, and worked for the meatpackers. They settled in North Fort Worth communities, providing the foundation of our unique ethnic heritage.
Erected 1988 by North Fort Worth Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.
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 right 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, 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 & Company (here, next to this marker); Swift & Company (here, next to this marker);
this page online
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 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
2. Armour and Swift Plaza Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2010
3. Armour and Swift Plaza Marker
This Pillar has many markers on it.
Top Plaque:
Armour and Swift
Plaza
Dedicated 1988
City of Fort Worth
North Fort Worth
Historical Society
Small Plaque:
In Memory
Floyd Herbert Davenport, Sr.
March 10 1996
Lower Medallion:
Swift & Company Seal
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2010
4. Armour and Swift Plaza Marker
The marker pillar is just to the right of the stairs
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 22, 2010
5. Armour and Swift Plaza Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,341 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 1, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
