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Old Dobie Ranch, Birthplace of J. Frank Dobie

Lagarto, Live Oak County

Marker Text

(Sept. 26, 1888-Sept. 18, 1964) A strong individualist and noted folklorist who added a new dimension to literature of Southwest. Collected and published more than 30 volumes of folk tales and legends. His works best preserve the heritage of people of the brush country--the rancher, the miner and the cowboy. (1970)

Marker Details

Address FM 3162
Location Description FM 3162, about 6.9 mi. E of US 281. Marker reported missing Jan. 2011. Supplemental plaque inscription at the site: Dobie Ranch land 1000 ft. N, birth place 2 mi. north. Map dot approximate.
Marker # 6291
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type 20" x 20"
Code writers and poets; ranches

  • Private Property:

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    • Latitude, Longitude 28.125666, -98.017696

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