Category: Western History
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Follow Along the ’89er Trail with Me in Oklahoma City
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post! Today, I want to tell you about a trail of historical markers in Oklahoma City called, ‘The ’89er Trail.’ I’ll show you what each marker looks like and tell you where to find it. I am going to transcribe the major text on…
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Breaking Trail: Frank “Pistol Pete” Eaton
Frank Eaton also known as “Pistol Pete” lived a life worthy of legend. Now you might be wondering why this name sounds familiar… Well, that’s because “Pistol Pete” is the mascot for Oklahoma State University, the University of Wyoming and New Mexico State University. Frank Boardman Eaton was born on…
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COWGIRL 30 Under 30 Weekend
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I wanted to recap the magical and empowering weekend that was COWGIRL 30 Under 30. I got to spend four days down in Fort Worth meeting and networking with some of the most amazing women currently in the Western industries. First, I…
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Breaking Trail: Ruth Roach
Known as “The World’s Most Beautiful Cowgirl,” Ruth Roach was born in 1896 at Excelsior Springs, Missouri. She learned to ride on her uncle’s donkeys and then joined the 101 Ranch Wild West Show at the age of sixteen. She married Buck Roach in 1914. Ruth entered her first rodeo…
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