Historical Marker
Loma Alta
Marker installed: 1973
First settlers moved into region in early 1880s. Community was named for Loma Alta/Hills. School, built 1896, moved several times in area until consolidation, 1943. Post office, established Jan. 3, 1910, was discontinued April 15, 1921. School and post office served large area of this ranching country.
1973.
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.