Historical Marker
John Karner
Historical marker location:
Mexia City Cemetery, Mexia, Texas
( Mexia City Cemetery, Mexia)
Marker installed: 1962
Came to Texas 1835, served in Texas War of Independence at San Jacinto.
Erected by the State of Texas, 1962.
The world's first rodeo was held in Pecos, Texas in 1883. The event included bronco riding, calf roping, and bull riding.