Graham in Young County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Cattle Raisers Association Oak

Photographed By James Hulse, June 6, 2022

1. Cattle Raisers Association Oak Marker

Inscription. In Commemoration of
the Organization Under This Oak
by 40 Men
of the Cattle Raisers Association
of Texas
on February 15-16, 1877

Its First Officers Were:
C.L. Carter, President
J.D. Smith, Vice President
J.C. Loving, Secretary
S.J. Conner, Assistant Secretary

Its Membership in 1936 is 2,500

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 765.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 15, 1877.

Location. 33° 6.406′ N, 98° 35.536′ W. Marker is in Graham, Texas, in Young County. Marker is on 4th Street, 0.1 miles west of Oak Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located in the front yard of the business. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 4th Street, Graham TX 76450, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. An 1890 Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); National Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); To the Confederate Soldiers Of Young County (about 500 feet away); Ryus Store Building

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(about 500 feet away); Graham Post Office (about 600 feet away); Site of Third County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); Hero (about 700 feet away); Young County Armed Forces Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Graham.

Also see . . . Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association was founded in Graham by forty ranchers from Palo Pinto County, Young County, Parker County, and Shackelford County, including C.C. Slaughter and James C. Loving. Loving was the secretary and later treasurer of the organization until his death in 1902.

More than 135 years later, the association acts as a trade association composed of large and small cattle producers located primarily in Texas and Oklahoma. Other businesses dedicated to the betterment of the industry are also association members. Twenty-nine livestock theft investigators or "special rangers" employed by the association have law enforcement authority in Texas and Oklahoma in recovering stolen livestock. TSCRA deals with legislative and regulatory issues, beef quality assurance, and rancher education. The association holds local meetings, an annual convention, and an annual trade
Photographed By James Hulse, June 6, 2022

2. Cattle Raisers Association Oak Marker
show. It publishes a monthly magazine for members, The Cattleman. Source: Wikipedia

(Submitted on June 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Cattle Raisers Association Oak Marker with the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 6, 2022

3. The view of the Cattle Raisers Association Oak Marker with the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on February 13, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.