Near Junction in Kimble County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Oliver Pecan
Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 30, 2019
1. The Oliver Pecan Marker
Young P. Oliver (1857-1925) came to this area in 1876 from his native Guadalupe County. In 1896, Oliver purchased this section (640 acres) of land, on which grew hundreds of pecan trees, and became a pioneer in the pecan industry. The grove contained "Old Oliver", a giant tree which produced 350-400 pounds of soft-shelled nuts per year; 800 pounds in 1906. By grafting buds from "Old Oliver" on seedlings from its pecans, the well-known Oliver pecan strain was developed. A flood in 1935 destroyed the tree, but its pecans are still produced commercially. Nut harvesting is a major Kimble County industry.
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3852.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 30° 29.767′ N, 99° 44.035′ W. Marker is near Junction, Texas, in Kimble County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 2169, one mile east of Interstate 10, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Junction TX 76849, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Little Mexico (approx. 0.9 miles away); Schreiner Park (approx.
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 30, 2019
2. The Oliver Pecan Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
