Joseph McCoy established the town of Abilene, Kansas. In the 1860s, he recognized the potential for a cattle shipping hub and played a pivotal role in developing the town as a key stop on the Chisholm Trail. McCoy's efforts transformed Abilene into one of the first cowboy towns in the United States, facilitating the cattle trade and commerce in the region.
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