Marker Number |
4658 |
Atlas Number |
5481004658 |
Marker Title |
Shanghai Pierce Ranch House |
Index Entry |
Pierce, Shanghai, Ranch House |
Address |
FM 526, SE of Pierce |
City |
Pierce |
County |
Wharton |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
773579 |
UTM Northing |
3237408 |
Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings; ranches/ranching |
Marker Year |
1967 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
1 mile S.E of Pierce on Pierce Ranch (entrance to ranch is on FM 526, across from Post Office) |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text |
Built 1886, in lavish style. On first floor was office of highly successful ranch. Legend says Pierce (cattle king famed for introducing Brahmas in Texas) used to stand on Southern Pacific station, a mile away. |