Historical Marker

David Ayers

Historical marker location:
Galveston, Texas
( Old City Cemetery, 42nd and Broadway)
Marker installed: 1990

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.