| Marker Number |
4657 |
| Atlas Number |
5481004657 |
| Marker Title |
Shanghai Pierce Ranch |
| Index Entry |
Pierce, Shanghai, Ranch |
| Address |
FM 526, SE of Pierce |
| City |
Pierce |
| County |
Wharton |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
773579 |
| UTM Northing |
3237408 |
| Subject Codes |
cattle, cattle industry topics; ranches/ranching |
| Marker Year |
1936 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| 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 |
1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite) |
| Marker Text |
The home of a great trail driver Abel H. Pierce, born in June 29, 1834. Died December 26, 1900. From a penniless cowboy, he rose through energy and shrewdness to the rank of "cattle king." |
