Leroy Nelson DeWitt, Pioneer Citizen
Historical marker location:(b. Mar. 20, 1840 - d. May 23. 1918)
Prosperous merchant and farmer. Native of Virginia; moved here with parents, 1854. Married Miss Mary Collier, 1861; they had 9 children.
In 1862, joined Confederacy to serve on frontier until end of war. Became recognized leader in civic and church affairs, area development
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The cattle industry played a significant role in the development of Texas, with cowboys driving cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas during the late 1800s and early 1900s.