"C" Ranch House
First privately owned land in Midland area, purchased in 1883 by Nelson Morris of Chicago. Then known as the Chicago Ranch, it had the first wire fence and windmill in West Texas and world's largest herd of Black Angus cattle. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
32.1949° N, 102.3423° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
SE of Andrews near FM 1788 on private property
Nearby Markers
- 10 mi N Midland and Northwestern Railroad Andrews
- 11.8 mi SE Midland & Northwestern Railroad Midland
- 12.1 mi S Gardendale Odessa
- 13 mi SW Baker Ranch School Odessa
- 13 mi SW LeGrande Survey of 1833
- 14.4 mi NW Shafter's Trail Andrews