Historical Marker
Terrell County
Historical marker location:
US 90, Sanderson, Texas
( On US 90, 1 mile W. of Sanderson)
Marker installed: 1936
Formed from Pecos County. Created April 8,1905, organized September 19, 1905. Named in honor of Alexander Watkins Terrell 1827-1912.
A distinguished officer in the confederate army member of the Texas legislature for sixteen years. Sanderson, the County Seat.
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.