Historical Marker
Charles Donoho Plantation
Historical marker location:
FM 359, Hempstead, Texas
( 4 mi. SE of Hempstead, W. of 359 and N. of 3346)
Marker installed: 1936
In this vicinity on the plantation of Charles Donoho the Texas Army under General Sam Houston encamped April 14-15, 1836 before beginning its march to Harrisburg.
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.