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Ruins of the Ranch Home of Manuel Musquiz

Fort Davis vicinity, Jeff Davis County

Marker Text

Ruins of the ranch home of Manuel Musquiz, a pioneer who settled here in 1854 - Abandoned due to Indian Raids - The deserted buildings served as a Ranger station intermittently, 1880-1882 while the country was being cleared of Indians and bandits. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address SH 118
Location Description take SH 118 SE approx. 7 miles
Marker # 10484
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Code ranches/ranching; houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 30.527712, -103.829643

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