Near Dimmit in Castro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016

1. The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch Marker

Inscription. The first permanent settlers in Castro County, the James W. Carter family moved to this area in 1884. A tent and dugout served as home until a house was constructed (100 yds. W). Their cattle, which they brought with them, were marked with the 7-UP brand. Their daughter Lizzie (b. 1886) was the first white child born to a permanent settler in the area. James Carter (1845-1916) was instrumental in the organization of the Castro County government in 1891 and served on the first commissioners court. Carter and his wife Ellen (1855-1942) later opened a hotel in Dimmitt.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5360.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 34° 23.022′ N, 102° 24.665′ W. Marker is near Dimmit, Texas, in Castro County. It is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 146 and Farm to Market Road 1055, on the right when traveling east on Route 146. Marker is on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dimmitt TX 79027, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Big Square Community (approx. 5 miles away); Spring Lake Pasture Division of the XIT Ranch

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(approx. 6.3 miles away); Springlake Cemetery (approx. 8.2 miles away); Springlake-Earth School (approx. 9 miles away); Quanah Parker Trail (approx. 10.4 miles away); Earth (approx. 10.4 miles away); First Irrigation Well in Lamb County (approx. 11.4 miles away); Lazbuddie (approx. 11.4 miles away).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016

2. The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch Marker

Supplemental Plaque below:
J. W. Carter owned land at this site. His home was located 1/2 mile southwest of here.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016

3. The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016

4. The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch Marker

Marker 5360 location. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016

5. Marker 5360 location.

View west on highway FM-146.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,472 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 17, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.