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McGee Ranch House

Crane, Crane County

Marker Text

Crane County's oldest house; built 1909 by pioneer rancher R. D. McGee on land homesteaded 23 years prior to County organization. Jay McGee, a son, was one of the first county commissioners. Typical "dog-trot" design. It took wagons 3 days to haul the lumber from Odessa. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.

Marker Details

Address 4698 J-Bar Road
Location Description 20 miles NW of Crane via US 385 and FM 1233, on private property 3/4 mile down RR
Marker # 3293
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code ranches/ranching; houses, residential buildings

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 31.525269, -102.524198

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