​Home Area of
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Marker Text: ​Imported from Asia about 1874 to help in cotton fields, these exotic workers were queues and attracted much notice. At least 24 families were brought here; many became permanent residents, respected for their good work.
​    Over 25 ethnic groups settled in Texas-- many having preceded the Chinese. Other than American Indians, first permanent Texas settlers were cattle raisers from the Canary Islands. Other migrant groups included Cuban cigar makers and European lace makers. Given new opportunities, their descendants now are in industry, business, professions. (1968)

Marker No: 10912

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 30.977840,-96.673721

Location: Hanna and Main Street (Highway 6), Calvert