Josey Ranch - Carrollton, TX
N 32° 58.123 W 096° 53.757
14S E 696638 N 3649784
City of Carrollton Historic Site marker noting that the Josey Ranch (from which Josey Lane derives its name) once occupied this site. Located on the edge of the parking lot at the Josey Ranch Athletic Complex, 1440 Keller Springs Rd, Carrollton, TX.
Waymark Code: WMKQPF
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/18/2014
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There is a little bit about the Joseys in "Carrollton" in the Images of America series, including some photos of all the fun they used to have here. The marker text says:
Col. C.W. Josey bought the first 70 acres of "Josey Rancho" in the 1930's. He continued to acquire land and the ranch ultimately encompassed 1,000 acres. Mr. Josey placed buffalo and Texas Longhorn cattle on the ranch. In the 1940-50's the Joseys hosted an annual July 4th rodeo for a large crowd of friends. The lake behind the house and barn was the clay pit used by the brick factory to make bricks on this site in the early 1900's. 1996
Group that erected the marker: City of Carrollton, TX
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
1440 Keller Springs Rd
Carrollton, TX USA
75006
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