Historical Marker
William W. Hawkins
Historical marker location:
Lexington, Texas
( in Early Chapel Cemetery, 3.5 mi. east of Lexington on FM 696 (in far NW section, 3 markers from fence))
Marker installed: 1962
(Star and Wreath) Soldier at San Jacinto, 1836. Texas Ranger, Republic of Texas.
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.