Texas Cattle Trail - Abilene, KS
N 38° 55.037 W 097° 12.840
14S E 654838 N 4309113
Texas Cattle Trail Boulder in Abilene, KS. #5174
Waymark Code: WMRW5T
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2016
Views: 8
This large pink granite boulder marks the northern terminus of the Texas Cattle Trail. The plaque informs that over three million cattle were delivered here. The trail was in operation from 1867 to 1871.
Group that erected the marker: The Abilene Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 217 N Buckeye Ave. Abilene, KS USA 67410
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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