Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Agriculture

Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2021

1. Agriculture Marker

Inscription. 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. It 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

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or near this postal address: 1506 Interstate 45 N, Conroe TX 77301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also on the American Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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 (a few steps from this marker); Railroads (a few steps from this marker); The Grogan-Cochran House (a few steps from this marker); Tobacco Trough (a few steps from this marker); Montgomery County (a few steps from this marker); Oil (a few steps from this marker); Strake-Gray Oilfield House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conroe.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2021

2. Agriculture Marker

The view of the Agriculture Marker and tractor next to the Grogan-Cochran House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2021

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 453 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.