Cowtown

Cowtown is a nickname used for several cities, most notably Fort Worth, Texas, and Kansas City, Missouri. These cities earned the moniker due to their historical significance in the cattle industry. Fort Worth, in particular, was a major center for cattle drives and the livestock market in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The stockyards and associated businesses were central to its economy and identity, leading to the widespread adoption of "Cowtown" as its informal title. Kansas City also played a crucial role in the cattle trade, with its own extensive stockyards and meatpacking plants becoming a vital hub for the industry. The term "Cowtown" evokes a sense of the American West, frontier history, and the economic impact of ranching and livestock. While the prominence of the cattle industry has diminished in these cities, the nickname persists as a reminder of their heritage and the foundations upon which they were built.