| Marker Number |
3563 |
| Atlas Number |
5385003563 |
| Marker Title |
Near Route of Famous Cattle Trail |
| Index Entry |
Famous Cattle Trail, Near Route of |
| Address |
US 83, S of Leakey |
| City |
Leakey |
| County |
Real |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
427116 |
| UTM Northing |
3280708 |
| Subject Codes |
roads; cattle, cattle industry topics |
| Marker Year |
1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
from Leakey go south on US Highway 83 approximately 5.2 miles to R.O.W., marker reported damaged 11/13/2020 |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
Damaged |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
One of many "feeder trails" in Texas that converged with the legendary Chisholm Trail above the Red River, this route directed thousands of longhorns to northern markets during the first year after the Civil War. Many local settlers took part in the drives, which lasted for months, and their tales are full of stampedes and Indian raids. At times, the trail was used by herds of 200-300 hogs being driven 40 miles to local markets. The cattle industry and trails such as this helped save Texas' economy -- torn by the Civil War -- and enriched pioneer folklore. (1968) |
