Historical Marker

Oliver Cemetery

Historical marker location:
Austin, Texas
( Oliver Cemetery Rd off US 290 W of Oak Hill)
Marker installed: 2004

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.