My Heroes Have Always Been Cowgirls
There are so many cowgirls who exemplify Cowgirl Smarts. This section of Cowgirl Smarts features short biographies on historic cowgirls who bucked the norms. Click on your favorite cowgirl to learn more about her. Note: if a name isnt linked yet, check back soon and well have her biography posted.
Adele von Ohl Parker featured on our homepage
Alice Parker Isom store owner
Annie Lesnett pioneer from New Mexico
Annie Oakley expert marksman in Buffalo Bills shows
Belle Starr see why this woman was NOT Cowgirl Smart
Bertha Blancett early bronc rider who won at Pendleton Round-Up
Calamity Jane see why this rustler was NOT Cowgirl Smart
Flapper Fannie a firecracker from San Angelo
Fox Hastings 1st femail bulldogger, held world record in 1924
Hallie Stillwell Queen of the Big Bend
Kitty Canutt From rodeo shows to competitor
Lizzie Williams early Texas ranch owner
Lorena Trickey 1920s relay competitor
Lucille Mulhall the first woman to be called cowgirl
Mabel Strickland all around rodeo competitor
Mary Fields a black woman who drove stagecoaches
Mary Rippon one of the first female university professors
Mary Snider Helped found Amarillo
Mattie Oblinger homesteader with a story to tell
May Lillie sharpshooter married to Pawnee Bill
Mrs. Miles the angel of San Angelo
Nancy Kelsey first white woman to cross Utah
Patsy Montana sung her way to cowgirl stardom
Prairie Rose best dressed cowgirl competitor
Sadie Orchard a stagecoach driver with a reputation
Sarah Hughes diary of cowgirl pioneer
Susan Anderson doctor on horseback
Tad Lucas Rodeos First Lady
Tillie Baldwin cowgirl from Norway
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