| 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 |
