Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Agriculture
Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2021
1. Agriculture Marker
Inscription.
Agriculture. . Montgomery County was the third county formed in Texas. In the 1820's Stephen F. Austin brought 4 colonies to Texas. The 4th and last colony came to Montgomery County. The settlers received Mexican land grants. They shared their land, built log cabins and planted their crops. Cotton emerged as the main cash crop. Corn was a staple for the pioneer families and also for livestock. Many land owners began developing large herds of cattle and beef became an important product. Feed crops were cultivated to sustain their livestock horses and ox drawn farming implements were used prior to the development of motorized equipment. Agriculture flourished through the 1950's.
Montgomery County was the third county formed in Texas. In the 1820's Stephen F. Austin brought 4 colonies to Texas. The 4th & last colony came to Montgomery County. The settlers received Mexican land grants. They shared their land, built log cabins and planted their crops. Cotton emerged as the main cash crop. Corn was a staple for the pioneer families and also for livestock. Many land owners began developing large herds of cattle and beef became an important product. Feed crops were cultivated to sustain their livestock horses and ox drawn farming implements were used prior to the development of motorized equipment. Agriculture flourished through the 1950's.
Erected by Heritage Museum of Montgomery County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture.
Location. 30° 19.278′ N, 95° 28.36′ W. Marker is in Conroe, Texas, in Montgomery County. Marker can be reached from North Freeway Service Road, 0.1 miles south of West Semands Street. The marker is located on the grounds of the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1506 Interstate 45 N, Conroe TX 77301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Printing Press (a few steps from this marker); Saw Mills
3. The view of the Agriculture Marker and tractor next to the Grogan-Cochran House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
