Pleasanton in Atascosa County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Pleasanton
(Founded 1858)
Photographed by John A Hensarling, June 23, 2012
1. Pleasanton Marker
Men from this and surrounding counties met here in Civil War (1862) to form Co. E, 32nd Texas Volunteer Cavalry, Confederate Army, under Captain Lewis Maverick.
In an area thick with Longhorns since Spanish and Indian days, Pleasanton became a cattlemen's capital. Beginning in 1860s, the Stock Raisers' Association of Western Texas often convened here. This was place of publication of "Western Stock Journal," founded 1873. Here gathered the hardiest and most skillful cowboys, including those driving herds from Mexican border to shipping points in Kansas. In spring of 1873 they drove 43,000 Atascosa county cattle up the trail.
Pleasanton was county seat until 1911, and still grows. In 1961 it absorbed North Pleasanton (founded 1912 as site for San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad shops). County's largest town, it is famous for liveoak trees, and commerce in beef, peanuts, and petroleum.
Erected 1973
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1858.
Location. 28° 57.591′ N, 98° 29.039′ W. Marker is in Pleasanton, Texas, in Atascosa County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and West Goodwin Street, on the left when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pleasanton TX 78064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. 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 walking distance of this marker: Old Rock Schoolhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pleasanton First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Pleasanton (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of Atascosa Co. War Dead (approx. 0.3 miles away); Second Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); San Ysidro Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Pleasanton (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pleasanton City Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pleasanton.
Photographed by John A Hensarling, June 23, 2012
2. Pleasanton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,297 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
