Historical Marker
John Litton
Historical marker location:
Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas
( Republic Hill)
Marker installed: 1936
A soldier of the San Jacinto Army. Born in South Carolina, 1812. Died July 4, 1856
Erected by the State of Texas 1936.
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.