In 1867, Joseph G. McCoy purchased 250 acres of land north a…

In 1867, Joseph G. McCoy purchased 250 acres of land north and east of ___________ on which he built a hotel, stockyards equipped for 2,000 head of cattle, and a stable. A major railroad put in a spur line that enabled cattle cars to be loaded and sent on to Chicago, Illinois. From 1867 to 1871, the Chisholm Trail ended at McCoy’s stckyard.