Floresville in Wilson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Cowboys and More
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Vaqueros y Más
Photographed by Dave W, March 8, 2026
1. Cowboys and More Marker
What would Texas be without cattle? In 1731, Rancho de las Cabras opened as a mission post and by 1745 boasted 1,150 cattle, 750 sheep, 90 goats, and 30 horses and oxen. The rancho's success contributed to modern cattle ranching. And how were supplies and cattle moved between Floresville and San Antonio? By following El Camino Real de los Tejas!
Spanish translation
Erected by El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1731.
Location. 29° 8.361′ N, 98° 10.51′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, 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 marker, measured as the crow flies: de la Zerda Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Near Site of Lodi Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Rancho de Patguilla (within shouting distance of this marker); Garza-Valadez Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Old Town: Lodi (approx. 0.7 miles away); White House Café and Saloon (approx. one mile away); First Baptist Church of Floresville (approx. one mile away); Floresville United Methodist Church (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Floresville.
Also see . . .
1. Link to National Park service site for the Trail.
Explore a diverse array of histories contained within El Camino Real de los Tejas’ 150-year life, including the Spanish struggle to missionize American Indian nations, the growth of cattle ranching in the Mexican period, and the movement for Texan independence and statehood.(Submitted on March 9, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
2. Link to site the QR code shown on marker points to with additional information.
Photographed by Dave W, March 8, 2026
2. Cowboys and More / Vaqueros y Más Marker
Looking north along the El Camino Real de los Tejas from the marker.
This short walk provides a glimpse of two distinct eras of Texas history: 18th-century Spanish settlement and 19th-century railroad growth.(Submitted on March 9, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed by Dave W, March 8, 2026
3. Cowboys and More / Vaqueros y Más Marker
Directional historic route sign just across the street.
Photographed by Dave W, March 8, 2026
4. Cowboys and More / Vaqueros y Más Marker
Looking south along El Camino Real de los Tejas.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 9, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
