Historical Marker
George Green
Historical marker location:
Cameron, Texas
( in Oak Hill Cemetery (far south part in old section))
Marker installed: 1962
(Star and Wreath) San Jacinto veteran, Texas War for Independence. Ranger, surveyor, honored citizen of Milam County.
Erected by the State of Texas, 1962.
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.