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Site of Old Goodnight Ranch

Goodnight, Armstrong County

Marker Text

First ranch in the Texas Panhandle. Established in 1876 by Charles Goodnight 1836-1929. Noted scout, Indian fighter, trail blazer and rancher. The Burbank of the Range. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address 4989 CR 25
Location Description Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site
Marker # 4850
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker
Code ranches/ranching
Latitude, Longitude 35.030602, -101.183003

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