Charles Goodnight

Charles Goodnight was a pioneering American cattle rancher and trail blazer born in 1836. He is best known for developing the Goodnight-Loving Trail, a major route used to drive cattle from Texas to the western United States in the late 1800s. Goodnight played a key role in shaping the cattle industry and was also involved in innovative ranching practices. His contributions helped expand American ranching into the West, and he is remembered as a foundational figure in the history of the American cattle industry.