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

Black Cutter

Photographed By James Hulse, December 12, 2022

1. Black Cutter Marker

Inscription. The Black Cutter symbolizes black cowboys who have been part of Texas history since the early nineteenth century. Working as an outrider, it is his job to keep the cattle together and moving as a herd. His leather chaps show the marks of many mesquite thorns as they serve to protect his legs from brush along the trail. Some black cowboys eventually became ranch foremen and managers. Many were hired as federal peace officers in the Indian Territory while others ultimately owned their own farms and ranches.

Erected 2006 by Baccus Plaza.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Animals • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 33° 4.691′ N, 96° 49.297′ W. Marker is in Plano, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is at the intersection of Legacy Drive and Bishop Road, on the right when traveling west on Legacy Drive. The marker is located at the intersection along the road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5851 Legacy Drive, 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Baccus Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Baccus Cemetery

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(about 400 feet away); Vaquero (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Texas Longhorn (about 500 feet away); Baccus Plaza (approx. ¼ mile away); Robert Summers (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Texas Longhorn (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plano.

Also see . . . Black Cowboys. Texas State Historical Association

A good many of the first black cowboys were born into slavery but later found a better life on the open range, where they experienced less open discrimination than in the city. After the Civil War many were employed as horsebreakers and for other tasks, but few of them became ranch foremen or managers. Some black cowboys took up careers as rodeo performers or were hired as federal peace officers in Indian Territory.

(Submitted on January 19, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Black Cutter Statue and Marker with Longhorn statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 12, 2022

2. The Black Cutter Statue and Marker with Longhorn statue

Closeup of the Black Cutter Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 12, 2022

3. Closeup of the Black Cutter Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.