Near Post in Garza County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Llano Ranch

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 11, 2017

1. Llano Ranch Marker

Inscription. The Llano Ranch containing 192 sections of land was established in 1880. Known as the Curry Comb from their cattle brand, two bars over the letter T.

The first dwelling was a half dugout covered with buffalo hides. The first frame house in the area, a two story, built in 1883, was the center of social activities.

Here in 1884, a baby girl was born to Jim and Della Browning McCommis. The infant's grave is nearby. This was the first birth and first death recorded in Garza County.

Erected 1964 by Garza County Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3107.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 33° 10.007′ N, 101° 24.705′ W. Marker is near Post, Texas, in Garza County. Marker is on Camp Post Road, one mile west of Farm to Market Road 669, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in on the grounds of the C.W. Post Memorial Scout Camp. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Post TX 79356, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pioneer's Well (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kate McCommis (about 400 feet away); Garza County (approx. 2.2 miles away); C. W. Post Home

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(approx. 2.2 miles away); Old Post High School (approx. 2.2 miles away); Post (approx. 2.2 miles away); Old Post Sanitarium (approx. 2.4 miles away); Mason Memorial Building (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Post.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 11, 2017

2. Llano Ranch Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 11, 2017

3. Llano Ranch Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 25, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.