Known as the "Dean of Texas Trail Drivers," Loving came to Parker County from
Kentucky about 1855. Wounded during a drive with Charles Goodnight, he died at
Fort Sumner in 1867 after traveling in secret without food for five days.
Loving's son and Goodnight transported his body more than 600 miles by wagon for
burial in Weatherford. A state historical marker was granted in 1977 for his
grave in Greenwood Cemetery at Front and Mill streets.
City: Weatherford
Region: Prairies and Lakes
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
