Details for Washington House (Sycamore Creek Ranch)
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5097005722
Data
| Marker Number | 5722 |
| Atlas Number | 5097005722 |
| Marker Title | Washington House (Sycamore Creek Ranch) |
| Index Entry | Washington House (Sycamore Creek Ranch) |
| Address | 420 Sycamore Creek Road |
| City | Callisburg |
| County | Cooke |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 688062 |
| UTM Northing | 3748959 |
| Subject Codes | ranches/ranching; houses, residential buildings; Queen Anne (Architectural style) |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | Dexter community, CR 103 to Sycamore Creek Ranch gate on private property |
| Private Property | Yes |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text | Built 1867 by J. R. Washington, with lumber hauled by oxen from Jefferson, Texas. Architecture is Queen Anne period; gingerbread trim. Excellent water facilities made ranch a collection center for cattle prior to trail drives. As home of a cattle industry leader, attracted distinguished visitors, including ranchers Chas. Goodnight and J. C. Loving, and statesman Sam Rayburn. Property in one family five generations. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 |