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Herefords in Sweetwater

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N of Courthouse, Sweetwater, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 32° 28' 51.56852000016", -100° 24' 37.3489599996"
 
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    Organized 1922, the Sweetwater Hereford Breeders Association and Auction Sale (now Sweetwater Area Hereford Association) is considered Texas' third oldest group formed to promote this fine beef breed. First Officers: Walter L. Boothe, president; G.E. Bradford and J.D. Dulaney, vice presidents; E.P. Neblett, secretary. The Texas Hereford Association assisted local breeders in early sales. First sale was held March 1, 1922. Then semi-annual events, sales are now held annually. Some consignors to the Golden Anniversary Sale, December 4, 1972, are from families of the organizers. (1972)

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

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