Plano in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Vaquero

Photographed By James Hulse, December 12, 2022

1. Vaquero Marker

Inscription. The Vaquero or Cowboy, served the cattle industry of Texas and contributed to the mythical's spirt of the West. Between 1821 and the end of the trail-driving era, Mexican stock handling techniques and horsemanship represented great influence on the cattle industry. Many Vaqueros contracted with Texas ranchers, while others worked for Mexican operators to move cattle north to market.

Erected 2006 by Baccus Plaza.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 33° 4.765′ N, 96° 49.285′ W. Marker is in Plano, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is on Bishop Road, 0.1 miles north of Legacy Drive, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located along with another marker in front of the Baccus Cemetery next to the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7424 Bishop Road, Plano TX 75024, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Texas Longhorn (here, next to this marker); Baccus Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Baccus Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Texas Longhorn

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Black Cutter (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baccus Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Summers (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Texas Longhorn (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plano.

Also see . . . Vaquero. Wikipedia

The vaquero became the foundation for the North American cowboy. The vaqueros of the Americas were the horsemen and cattle herders of New Spain, who first came to California with the Jesuit priest Eusebio Kino in 1687, and later with expeditions in 1769 and the Juan Bautista de Anza expedition in 1774. They were the first cowboys in the region.

(Submitted on January 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Vaquero Marker is the marker on the left of the two markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 12, 2022

2. The Vaquero Marker is the marker on the left of the two markers

The Vaquero Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 12, 2022

3. The Vaquero Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.