Martin Parmer

Historical marker location:

Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas

( Republic Hill section)

Marker installed: 1936

Born in Virginia, June 4, 1778 - Died in Jasper County, March 2, 1850 - A Delegate to the Constitutional Convention of Missouri, 1821 - Senator in legislature of Missouri - Second in command in the Fredonian War in Texas, 1826 - Member of the Consultation 1835 - Signed the Declaration of Independence, 1836 - Parmer County, Texas, named in his honor.

Erected by the State of Texas

1936.

pioneers

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.