Yoakum
Located on DeWitt-Lavaca county line on land granted by Mexico in 1835 to settler John May. Cattle gathering area for Chisholm Trail. With coming of San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad in 1887, became transportation center. Named for rail official B. F. Yoakum; incorporated in 1889. Industries: beef, leather, canning plant.
29.2992° N, 97.1576° W
Where to Find It
at north Intersection of US 77 A and US 77 A business, Yoakum
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NW The Trail Drivers of Southwest Texas Yoakum
- 0.3 mi SW Holy Cross Lutheran Church Yoakum
- 0.6 mi S Dempsey Benton Cain House Yoakum
- 0.7 mi SE Yoakum National Bank Yoakum
- 0.8 mi SE Yoakum National Bank Building Yoakum
- 1 mi SE First Baptist Church of Yoakum Yoakum