J.C. Penney bull helped advance Angus breed

Benjamin Herrold
May 2, 2021
May 2, 2021 Updated May 5, 2021

Eileenmere 487 — Photo provided by Harold Henry

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A headstone marks the final resting place for Eileenmere 487, a bull owned by J.C. Penney, on a farm in Caldwell County, Mo. Harold Henry helped take care of the Eileenmere 487 bull. Harold and his grandson, Will Henry, run the farm now.
Photo provided by Harold Henry

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A billboard at the J.C. Penney Home Place Farm featured the famous Eileenmere 487 bull.
Photo provided by Harold Henry

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