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

6666 Barn

1908

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

1. 6666 Barn Marker

Inscription. The Four Sixes barn was built by Burk Burnett, an influential and prosperous Texas rancher. It housed expensive horses admired by some of the wealthiest men and women in the West. Appearing much as it did when in use at Burnett’s King County ranch, this recreation incorporates parts of the original structure with modifications for use at the NRHC. These include a stage, kitchen, visitor restrooms and exhibits. The 6666 on the exterior of the barn is the ranch’s cattle brand. The single L on the east gable was the horse brand.

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° 35.345′ N, 101° 53.091′ W. Marker is in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. It can be reached from 4th Street. 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 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: JA Oat Bin (a few steps from this marker); JA Oat Bin/Monitor Vaneless L Model Windmill (a few steps from this marker); Fort Worth Spudder (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Picket and Sotol House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoffman Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Ropes Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pitchfork (within shouting distance of this marker); Matador Office (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lubbock.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

2. 6666 Barn Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

3. 6666 Barn Marker

Inside is a branding iron museum.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

4. 6666 Barn Marker

6666 Branding Iron image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

5. 6666 Branding Iron

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

6. 6666 Barn

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,097 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 1, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 5, 6. submitted on January 30, 2022, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.