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
