NE LR339

Legislative Resolution 339 celebrates the history of the Blue River Cattle Trail, which spanned from Abilene, Kansas, to Schuyler, Nebraska, and was used by Texas cattlemen to drive cattle north to meet beef demand

Joseph G. McCoy founded Abilene as a railroad terminal to establish a safer route after Texas cattle brought disease that destroyed local cattle populations, leading to border patrols, quarantine zones, and fines

Judge William N. Font negotiated with the Union Pacific Railroad to make Schuyler, Nebraska, the northern terminus ("Bull Head") for cattle drives, providing cattlemen relief from rail prices and delays

The Legislature formally celebrates the Blue River Cattle Trail's history and recognizes the historians who preserve this heritage

Citizens are encouraged to celebrate and share the history of the Blue River Cattle Trail, which contributed to Nebraska becoming known as "the Beef State"