| Marker Number |
4848 |
| Atlas Number |
5311004848 |
| Marker Title |
Site of Old Crowther Ranch |
| Index Entry |
Crowther Ranch |
| Address |
|
| City |
|
| County |
McMullen |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
564448 |
| UTM Northing |
3163172 |
| Subject Codes |
ranches/ranching; ghost towns |
| Marker Year |
1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
From Tilden, take Highway 72 east about 8 miles, then take Route 99 East about 10 miles. Marker located on curve on south side of 99 East. Just before line from McMullen-across from Ranch driveway. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
24" x 18" |
| Marker Text |
Townsite of 1600 acres established by 1902. Named in honor of Samuel Crowther on whose land it was located. Purchased by S.A. Hopkins in 1903. Extensive promotion failed to develop community into oil and farming center despite early oil discoveries. Became a ghost town by 1921. Bought by George T. Jambers, 1933. (1968) |
