George Wilkins Kendall - Boerne Cemetery

Marker #2169. George Wilkins Kendall (1809-1867) was a journalist, war correspondent, and pioneer Texas sheepman, known as the father of the Texas sheep business. Kendall County, Texas is named for him. Kendall was given a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1989, Marker number 2169.

(Northwest corner of cemetery at stone wall, School Street and Main, Boerne)

Photo Credit: Dietert Historical Archives -

Patrick Heath Public Library (Boerne)