Near Caldwell in Burleson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Chisholm Cattle Trail

An Arm of the

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 22, 2019

1. Chisholm Cattle Trail Marker

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The Chisholm Trail, which was developed following the Civil War, allowed Texas cattle to be driven to railheads in Kansas for shipment to eastern markets. An arm of the celebrated route, reaching from Matagorda County to the main trail near present McGregor, passed through this area. With the establishment of James L. Dean's store, later the site of Deanville, and the White Inn, the trail became a significant commercial road. Vital to the development of Burleson County's cattle industry, it declined in use after rail lines reached the area in the late 1870s.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7562.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 30° 26.207′ N, 96° 47.935′ W. Marker is near Caldwell, Texas, in Burleson County. Marker is on State Highway 21, 0.1 miles east of County Road 130, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Caldwell TX 77836, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies. Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of El Camino Real (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 2.4 miles away); Deanville (approx. 2.7 miles away); St. John's Lutheran Church (approx. 2.8 miles away); a different marker also named Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 3 miles away); a different marker also named Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 6½ miles away); a different marker also named Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 8.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caldwell.

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Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 22, 2019

2. Chisholm Cattle Trail Marker Area

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 180 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.