Details for Swenson Ranch Commissary

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5253011984

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Marker Number 11984
Atlas Number 5253011984
Marker Title Swenson Ranch Commissary
Index Entry Swenson Ranch Commissary
Address 414 S. Swenson St.
City Stamford
County Jones
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 424918
UTM Northing 3645052
Subject Codes ranches/ranching; buildings
Marker Year 1999
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location S. Swenson St., west side between W. McLendon and W. Reynolds.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text The Texas Central Railroad and the SMS Ranch collaborated to create the town of Stamford in the late 1890s. Built about 1900, this building was strategically located to serve as the central supply storage facility for the four extensive Swenson ranches in west Texas: Tongue River, Spur, Throckmorton and Flat Top. The utilitarian structure was constructed of Lueders stone, and located adjacent to the railroad tracks. Supplies were off-loaded from the trains and stored until the various ranch foremen could come into town to collect their supplies and exchange news. The building is a reminder of Stamford's origins. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999

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