Lubbock in Lubbock County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Pitchfork

Ranch Cookhouse

— c. 1900 —

The Pitchfork Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

1. The Pitchfork Marker

Inscription. The Pitchfork Ranch Cookhouse began as a one-room structure. The dining area was added in two sections. Though the exterior walls are covered in modern siding, the original wood plank siding is still intact underneath. The interior walls and ceiling are clad with narrow 1 inch by 2 inch beveled plank paneling. The dining area is a long spare space furnished with hand-made wood tables and benches. Over the years screen porches were added, removed and rebuilt. The building was expanded, including a four-foot widening of the kitchen and a room used as an infirmary. There are no frills. This was working ranch kitchen.

Erected by The Diamond M Foundation and National Ranching Heritage Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 33° 35.38′ N, 101° 53.075′ W. Marker is in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. It can be reached from 4th St. Located within the National Ranching Heritage Center Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3121 4th St, Lubbock TX 79409, United States

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of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Texas’ South Plains.

It is also on the American Great Plains,

specifically on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High 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 Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Picket and Sotol House (within shouting distance of this marker); Los Corralitos (within shouting distance of this marker); JA Oat Bin/Monitor Vaneless L Model Windmill (within shouting distance of this marker); JA Oat Bin (within shouting distance of this marker); 6666 Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); El Capote Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Matador Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Las Escarbadas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lubbock.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

2. The Pitchfork Marker

Cookhouse interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

3. Cookhouse interior

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

4. Kitchen

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 385 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 30, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.