Sanborn Ranch
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 33° 38.139 W 096° 49.465
14S E 701782 N 3723881
Texas Historical Marker commemorating the ranch and historical contributions of H.B. Sanborn, "The Father of Amarillo." Located on the south side of TX 56, about five miles east of Whitesboro.
Waymark Code: WMEYBY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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Marker Number: 11530

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Established in late 1870's by H. B. Sanborn, one of the major promoters of barbed wire. Ranch (a showplace) was first large area in Texas to be fenced with barbed wire -- a model demonstration project, contributing to decline of open-range west. In 1888, Sanborn founded city of Amarillo and thereafter sold ranch. (1967)

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