Texas Trail Of Fame Star Honoring The General Edward Burleson At The Fort Worth Stockyards In Texas. Editorial Photo

Pictured is a Texas Trail of Fame star honoring the general Edward Burleson in the Fort Worth Stockyards in Texas. Edward Burleson was the third vice president of the Republic of Texas. After Texas was annexed to the United States, he served in the State Senate. Prior to his government service in Texas, he was a commander of Texian Army forces during the Texas Revolution. Before moving to Texas, he served in militias in Alabama, Missouri, and Tennessee, and fought in the War of 1812. Burleson was the soldier who was given Santa Anna`s sword when he surrendered. The Texas Trail of Fame was established in 1997 to honor those who have made a significant contribution to our Western way of life. Throughout the walkways of the Fort Worth National Historic District, bronze inlaid markers have been placed in honor of their achievements.