Near Whitsett in Live Oak County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Town of Whitsett

Photographed By Gansito Marinela, May 13, 2006

1. Town of Whitsett Marker

Inscription.

Situated on 1835 land grant of Mexico to John Houlihan. At this site in 1800's was water and a camp for cross-country drives of cattle, hogs. Town arose in 1913 when San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf railroad was built here and post office opened. Named for ranch family donating right of way and townsite. Soon shipped steers by thousands to northern markets. International fame began 1924 when H.A. Coffey acquired 125 bee colonies, bred and sold queens. Besides beekeeping, area has oil and uranium production; farming; horse and cattle ranching; rock-gems and game hunting; fishing.

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5795.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 28° 37.993′ N, 98° 16.273′ W. Marker is near Whitsett, Texas, in Live Oak County. Marker is at the intersection of Alternate U.S. 281 and McCowen Street, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 281Alternate . Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Whitsett TX 78075, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Old Crowther Ranch (approx. 5 miles away); Loma Sandia Prehistoric Cemetery (approx. 9.9 miles away);

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First Producing Gas Well in McMullen County and First Gas Pipeline to San Antonio (approx. 11.6 miles away); Calliham (approx. 11.6 miles away); Site of Three Rivers Glass Factory (approx. 12.9 miles away); Felix Longoria (approx. 13.1 miles away); Jessy Franklin Gray (approx. 13.1 miles away); Three Rivers (approx. 13.1 miles away).

The Town of Whitsett Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 29, 2021

2. The Town of Whitsett Marker

The view of the Town of Whitsett Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 29, 2021

3. The view of the Town of Whitsett Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2011, by Gansito Marinela of H-town, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,184 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 13, 2011, by Gansito Marinela of H-town, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.