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Irwin Ranch House

Andrews, Andrews County

Marker Text

Only building remaining in old Shafter Lake, first settlement in Andrews County and at one time its largest town. Built 1908. Concrete blocks, hand pressed from sand of Shafter Lake, are the original frame. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address 2976-2998 FM 1967
Location Description From Andrews, take U.S. 385 north about 7 miles, then go west on FM 1967 about 7 miles.
Marker # 2653
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code ranches/ranching; houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 32.403282, -102.686861

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