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The Oliver Pecan

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Junction, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 29' 49.97729000004", -99° 44' 2.55099999984"
 
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     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.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

The Oliver Pecan Historical Marker Location Map, Junction, Texas