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Shoe Bar Ranch Headquarters

Lakeview, Hall County

Marker Text

On first ranch in Hall County, started in 1880s by pioneer cattlemen T. S. Bugbee and O. H. Nelson. This residence was built about 1884. A nearsighted owner, J. K. Zimmerman of Kansas City, was wary of surprise visitors, and put in only one outer door. Adobe building bricks were made nearby. The tamped clay walls are 24 inches thick. At this headquarters, citizens met on May 4, 1890, and organized Hall County's local government. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962

Marker Details

Address 13426 CR D
Location Description Off CR D on private property
Marker # 4688
Dedicated 1962
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code ranching; counties; pioneers; design and construction
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 34.702053, -100.69621

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