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. Marker is missing. It was located near 32° 29.079′ N, 100° 24.769′ W. Marker was in Sweetwater, Texas, in Nolan County. It was on Cypress Street east of Pecan Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 216 Coliseum Dr, Sweetwater TX 79556, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Big Country. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this location, measured as the crow flies: Davis House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium
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Photographed by Dave W, November 5, 2022
2. Herefords in Sweetwater Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 17, 2025
3. Missing Herefords in Sweetwater marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on December 19, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. 3. submitted on December 19, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
