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Washington House (Sycamore Creek Ranch) |
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Sycamore Creek Ranch, Dexter,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
33° 51' 51.70854999996",
-96° 57' 58.47976000008"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
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. Incise in base: Owned by K. B. and Neva McCain Yost, and By Lynda Yost Lindh, and Beverly Yost Lindh, (Mrs. Yost a grand-daughter of J. R. Washington).
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Washington House (Sycamore Creek Ranch) Historical Marker Location Map, Dexter, Texas
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