A Monumental Journey Through the
History of the Concho River Valley
Larger-than-life bronze sculptures celebrating the people, cultures, and wildlife that shaped West Texas.
The Concho River Legacy Trail is an outdoor sculpture experience being created along the historic Concho River in San Angelo, Texas. Through monumental artworks by many of today’s most accomplished sculptors, the Trail will bring to life the extraordinary stories of the Concho River Valley—its Native peoples, early settlers, soldiers, ranchers, trail drivers, and the wildlife that sustained them.
What You’ll Experience
Visitors will walk shaded pathways through Santa Fe Park, encountering vivid sculptural scenes that feel almost alive—Native Americans on horseback, Buffalo Soldiers of Fort Concho, drovers of the Goodnight–Loving Trail, pioneer families, ranchers and farmers, prairie wildlife, and more. Every sculpture tells its own story, creating a powerful journey through time.
A Place for Learning & Inspiration
The Trail is envisioned as a destination for families, schoolchildren, and visitors from across the country. It will be a place where history becomes tangible, where stories take shape, and where the heritage of the Concho River Valley is honored for generations to come.
The Vision
The Concho River Legacy Trail is being created to honor the rich history of the Concho River Valley and to celebrate the remarkable people and cultures who shaped this region. Through larger-than-life bronze sculptures set in natural, carefully designed landscapes, the Trail will offer a meaningful and unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
Our Mission
To preserve, interpret, and celebrate the intertwined stories of the Concho River—its Native American heritage, frontier history, pioneer endurance, ranching legacy, and natural environment—through exceptional works of art placed within the heart of San Angelo.
The Concho River: The Source
For thousands of years, the Concho River served as a sanctuary and lifeline for Native Americans, wildlife, and eventually settlers moving westward. Its waters sustained tribes, nourished buffalo herds, supported ranching families, and later supplied the soldiers stationed at Fort Concho. Every story in this region traces back to this river—and the Trail pays tribute to that legacy.
Why a Sculpture Trail?
Sculpture breathes life into history. It allows us to see, feel, and stand beside the people of the past. Through bronze scenes created by master artists, visitors will walk among vivid depictions of Native American hunters, drovers pushing longhorn herds, pioneer mothers and children, soldiers, trail cooks, farmers, Texas Rangers, wildlife, and more.
An Educational Experience
The Trail will be a dynamic educational resource for schools and visitors. Children will walk among monumental figures, learning about the cultures, hardships, and accomplishments that shaped life along the Concho River from the 1860s to the early 1900s.
The Setting: Santa Fe Park
Located along the beautiful Concho River, Santa Fe Park is being redesigned to host the sculpture trail. Visitors will explore more than 40 acres of pathways, natural stone outcroppings, river views, and strategically placed sculptural narratives.