Near Amarillo in Potter County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
McBride Ranch House
(Built 1903)
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 8, 2020
1. McBride Ranch House Marker
A pioneer settler quarried Alibates dolomite from the canyon rim to build this house, mortared with lime burned on the site. Wood in ridge beams, door and window lintels, ice house, and corral came from old railroad bridge timbers salvaged from Canadian river. The floors are of masonry mortar.
The builder, David Nichols McBride, was born Oct. 22, 1849, in Henry County, Ill. Married Abigal Catherine Stringer at Fort Sill, Indian Territory, July 2, 1876, and settled near village of Amarillo Sept. 17, 1887 - Just 18 days after Potter County was organized. The McBrides had seven children. This site (in "Watered Homestead") and three alternate "dry grazing" school lands sections were situated in center of the famous LX Ranch owned by the American Pastoral company of London. Patent for this land was issued to McBride in 1901, upon proof of three years occupancy. The homestead section cost $1.50 an acre, with the payments extending over 40 years at 3% interest. The grazing land cost $1.00 an acre. McBride died June 26, 1928, in Needles, Calif. Heirs sold this property in 1963 to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority.
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Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971
Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3274.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1928.
Location. 35° 32.487′ N, 101° 43.762′ W. Marker is near Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County. It is on McBride Canyon Road, on the right when traveling west. From Amarillo, take SH 136 northeast about 31 miles to Cas Johnson Road. Turn west onto Cas Johnson Road for approximately 3.2 miles, then take left fork at the Lake Meredith National Recreation area McBride Canyon sign. Stay on McBride Canyon Road for approximately 2.8 miles. Entering the park area the marker and house will be on your right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amarillo TX 79108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains, specifically on the Southern Plains, and specifically on the
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 8, 2020
2. McBride Ranch House and Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Canadian River (approx. 2.4 miles away); Great Spanish Road / First Ranch in Potter County / First Store in Potter County (approx. 9.8 miles away); a different marker also named The Canadian River (approx. 9.8 miles away); First Cemetery in Potter County (approx. 9.8 miles away); The _X (LX) First Ranch in Potter County (approx. 9.9 miles away); The United States Topographical Engineers in the High Plains of Texas (approx. 9.9 miles away); Exploration Route of Lt. James W. Abert (approx. 10.2 miles away); Antelope Creek Ruins (approx. 12.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amarillo.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 985 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
