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Site of Old Crowther Ranch

, McMullen County

Marker Text

Townsite of 1600 acres established by 1902. Named in honor of Samuel Crowther on whose land it was located. Purchased by S.A. Hopkins in 1903. Extensive promotion failed to develop community into oil and farming center despite early oil discoveries. Became a ghost town by 1921. Bought by George T. Jambers, 1933. (1968)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description From Tilden, take Highway 72 east about 8 miles, then take Route 99 East about 10 miles. Marker located on curve on south side of 99 East. Just before line from McMullen-across from Ranch driveway.
Marker # 4848
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code ranches/ranching; ghost towns
Latitude, Longitude 28.5939, -98.340883

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