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 this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 30° 55.977′ N, 101° 52.608′ W. Marker is near Iraan, Texas, in Crockett County. Marker 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.

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.

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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 May 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 688 times since then and 141 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 22, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.