Sweetwater in Nolan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Herefords in Sweetwater
Photographed By Dave W, November 5, 2022
1. Herefords in Sweetwater Marker
Organized 1922, the Sweetwater Hereford Breeders Association and Auction Sale (now Sweetwater Area Hereford Association) is considered Texas' third oldest group formed to promote this fine beef breed. First Officers: Walter L. Boothe, president; G.E. Bradford and J.D. Dulaney, vice presidents; E.P. Neblett, secretary.
The Texas Hereford Association assisted local breeders in early sales. First sale was held March 1, 1922. Then semi-annual events, sales are now held annually.
Some consignors to the Golden Anniversary Sale, December 4, 1972, are from families of the organizers.
Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2461.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 32° 29.079′ N, 100° 24.769′ W. Marker is in Sweetwater, Texas, in Nolan County. Marker is on Coliseum Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 Coliseum Dr, Sweetwater TX 79556, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Davis House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium (approx. 0.9 miles away); I.M. (Mose) and Margaret Newman House (approx. 0.9 miles away); S.D. Myres
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Photographed By Dave W, November 5, 2022
2. Herefords in Sweetwater Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
