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"C" Ranch House

Andrews, Andrews County

Marker Text

First privately owned land in Midland area, purchased in 1883 by Nelson Morris of Chicago. Then known as the Chicago Ranch, it had the first wire fence and windmill in West Texas and world's largest herd of Black Angus cattle. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Marker Details

Address FM 1788
Location Description SE of Andrews near FM 1788 on private property
Marker # 3
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code ranches/ranching; houses, residential buildings

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 32.194889, -102.341586

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