Near Iraan in Crockett County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

O. W. Parker Ranch Headquarters

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 20, 2020

1. O. W. Parker Ranch Headquarters Marker

Inscription. O. W. Parker (1876-1962) moved to Crockett County in 1902 and worked for local ranchers until he eventually established his own ranch. Parker had this house built for his family after the 1926 Yates oil field discovery brought prosperity to the region. Completed in 1930, it is a fine example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. The property was also known for its orchards and gardens, tended by O. W.'s wife, Mildred (d. 1970).
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1994

Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3634.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 30° 55.977′ N, 101° 52.608′ W. Marker is near Iraan, Texas, in Crockett County. It is on County Road 310 2.1 miles north of U.S. 190, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Iraan TX 79744, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Texas.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western

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Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lest We Forget (approx. 1.9 miles away); Iraan (approx. 1.9 miles away); Marathon Oil Company Discovery Well (approx. 2.4 miles away); Giddings' Pecos Station (approx. 6.3 miles away); Camp Melvin and the Pontoon Crossing of the Pecos River (approx. 9½ miles away).

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 20, 2020

2. O. W. Parker Ranch Headquarters Marker

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 20, 2020

3. O. W. Parker Ranch Headquarters Marker

O. W. Parker Ranch Headquarters image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 20, 2020

4. O. W. Parker Ranch Headquarters

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 20, 2020

5. O. W. Parker Ranch Headquarters

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,886 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 22, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.