| Marker Number |
562 |
| Atlas Number |
5111000562 |
| Marker Title |
Buffalo Springs |
| Index Entry |
Buffalo Springs |
| Address |
FM 296 |
| City |
Texline |
| County |
Dallam |
| UTM Zone |
13 |
| UTM Easting |
700711 |
| UTM Northing |
4040206 |
| Subject Codes |
ranches/ranching; water topics; |
| Marker Year |
1936 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
NE of Texline, N of FM 296 on private property. Map dot approximate. |
| Private Property |
Yes |
| Marker Condition |
|
| Marker Size |
1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (gray granite) |
| Marker Text |
Its permanent water made it known at opening of 17th century as a great hunting ground alive with buffalo and mustangs. A cow camp before 1878. Since 1882, headquarters of XIT Ranch, once largest fenced ranch in the world consisting of three mullion acres. Exchanged for the construction of the State Capitol. Erected by the State of Texas 1936 (1936) |
