Dimmitt in Castro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Spring Lake Pasture Division of the XIT Ranch
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 23, 2020
1. Spring Lake Pasture Division of the XIT Ranch Marker
Encompassing land in ten counties of the Texas Panhandle. The XIT Ranch was established through the exchange of public lands to finance construction of the state capitol. In 1887, it was divided into seven divisions, the largest of which, the Spring Lake pasture division, covered parts of Parmer, Castro, Bailey, and Lamb counties. Its northern boundary line, near this site, ran across what is now U.S. Highway 385. Noted for breeding Hereford cattle, the Spring Lake division also served as an election polling place for citizens in Castro, Bailey, and Lamb counties. (1991)
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5019.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 34° 21.762′ N, 102° 18.258′ W. Marker is in Dimmitt, Texas, in Castro County. It is on U.S. 385, on the right when traveling south. The marker can be found from Dimmitt taking US 385 and traveling 13 miles south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dimmitt TX 79027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains and specifically on the Southern 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 Comancherνa, the Dust Bowl, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Springlake Cemetery (approx. 6.1 miles away); The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch (approx. 6.3 miles away); Springlake-Earth School
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Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 23, 2020
2. Spring Lake Pasture Division of the XIT Ranch Marker
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 23, 2020
3. Spring Lake Pasture Division of the XIT Ranch Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2020. This page has been viewed 1,744 times since then and 92 times this year. Last updated on July 20, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
