Details for Washington House (Sycamore Creek Ranch)

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5097005722

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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
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