Bridwell Park
Donated to his countrymen by conservationist-philanthropist Joseph Sterling Bridwell (1885-1966), Missourian who moved to Texas in 1909. Drilling his first well in 1921 on W. T. Waggoner estate, in 1927 he formed Bridwell Oil Co., which ultimately produced 50 million barrels of petroleum. In 1932 he bought local ranch (with headquarters 5 mi. to NW), where he bred famous herd sire Larry Domino and other fine Herefords. A founder and president (1940), West Texas Chamber of Commerce, Bridwell gave nation the site for Sheppard Air Force Base. He and wife had 2 daughters. (1972)
33.4797° N, 98.4466° W
Where to Find It
from Windthorst, take Highway 281 South about 5 miles to roadside park.
Nearby Markers
- 3.4 mi S West Fork School Windthorst
- 3.4 mi S The Stone Houses Windthorst
- 5.1 mi SE Antelope United Methodist Church Antelope
- 5.2 mi SE Town of Antelope Antelope
- 5.5 mi SE Antelope Cemetery Antelope
- 6.6 mi N St. Mary's Catholic Church Windthorst Windthorst