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Old Muleshoe Ranch Cookhouse

Muleshoe, Bailey County

Marker Text

Cookhouse built in Parmer County about 1897. Bought and moved here about 1902. Dodge City couple moving to Texas found shoe thrown by mule. Used it for good luck and as branding iron on ranch to which this old cookhouse belonged. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965

Marker Details

Address 2000 Ash
Location Description Relocated to Muleshoe Heritage Complex 1986
Marker # 3531
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code ranches/ranching
Latitude, Longitude 34.238862, -102.746558

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