Oliver Pecan

Young P. Oliver (1857-1925) came to this area in 1876 from his native Guadalupe County. In 1896, Oliver purchased this section (640 acres) of land, on which grew hundreds of pecan trees, and became a pioneer in the pecan industry. The grove contained "Old Oliver", a giant tree which produced 350-400 pounds of soft-shelled nuts per year; 800 pounds in 1906. By grafting buds from "Old Oliver" on seedlings from its pecan strain, the well-known Oliver pecan strain was developed. A flood in 1935 destroyed the tree, but its pecans are still produced commercially. Nut harvesting is a major Kimble County industry.

Oliver Pecan is a historical marker in Junction, Kimble County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Kimble County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 64 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.4989, -99.7340 near Junction. The nearest cataloged historic site is North East Junction (cemetery), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Court Tree, Schreiner Park, and Kimble County's First Sawmill.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5267003852. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.