Historical Marker

Salem School

Historical marker location:
1600 Salem Road, Brenham, Texas
( 0.1 mile west of FM 3456 on Salem Road; 200 feet from Salem Lutheran Church)
Marker installed: 2017

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.