Details for Diamond Horse Ranch

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5181007355

Data

Marker Number 7355
Atlas Number 5181007355
Marker Title Diamond Horse Ranch
Index Entry Diamond Horse Ranch
Address
City Whitesboro
County Grayson
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 692163
UTM Northing 3725929
Subject Codes ranches/ranching
Marker Year 1967
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location .7 mi. east of US 82 / SH 56, on SH 56, 1 mi. west of Whitesboro
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 24" x 18"
Marker Text Founded 1850 by James R. and John Diamond, joined later by their brother George, who had founded paper that today is Houston "Post." Station, 1858-1861, on Butterfield Stage Line. The Diamond brothers were political leaders and active in Texas frontier defense and Masonry. James is buried here.

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