Near Wellington in Collingsworth County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rocking Chair "Ranche"
(1883-1893)
W.E. Hughes in 1893 bought the land and added it to Mill Iron Ranch. Later the 235 sections were sold to others, to convert to farms and smaller ranches.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4324.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 34° 57.565′ N, 100° 13.33′ W. Marker is near Wellington, Texas, in Collingsworth County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 83, on the left when traveling north. From Wellington, take U.S. 83 north about 8 miles to park on north side of Red River; marker located just inside entrance to park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellington TX 79095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Quanah Parker Trail (a few steps from this marker); The Red River Plunge of Bonnie and Clyde (a few steps from this marker); Site of Lutie School (approx. 4.4 miles away); Collingsworth County (approx. 4.7 miles away); First Methodist Church of Wellington (approx. 7.2 miles away); Methodism in Collingsworth County (approx. 7.2 miles away); O'Neil Building (approx. 7.2 miles away); Collingsworth County Hospital (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellington.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.