Historical Marker
John C. McCoy
Historical marker location:
Dallas, Texas
( at very front of Oakland Cemetery, near entrance)
Marker installed: 1968
John C. McCoy
(1819 - 1887)
Practiced law in Kentucky before coming to Texas in 1845. Was agent for Peters' Colony located in Dallas and adjacent counties. First attorney to practice law here. He founded bar association; fought in the Mexican War; was outstanding civic leader.
In the late 19th century, Texas became known for its cattle drives, in which cowboys would move herds of cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas and other northern states. The cattle drives were dangerous and difficult work, but they played a key role in the development of the American cattle industry.