Near Loraine in Mitchell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
D.W. "80 John" Wallace
(1860 - 1939)
Photographed by James Hulse, November 22, 2020
1. D.W. "80 John" Wallace Marker
Born of slave parents, Victoria County. At 15 became a cowboy. Rode from Old Mexico to Kansas.
In 1877, came to this county riding for Clay Mann whose "80" brand gave him name for rest of life. On Mann's advice, bought land; past 25, and 6' 3" tall, went back to school. Left Mann's for own ranch, 1891. Eventually had fine cattle and crops on 12½ sections of land. Also oil was found on his property. Up to 74, still rode bucking horses.
Married Laura Owen; 3 of their 4 children became teachers. His interest in education caused a school to be named for him.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1146.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 32° 23.365′ N, 100° 40.869′ W. Marker is near Loraine, Texas, in Mitchell County. It is on County Road 424 0.2 miles south of County Road 406, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1047 S Co Rd 424, Loraine TX 79532, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. 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 Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Roscoe, Snyder & Pacific Railway
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Regarding D.W. "80 John" Wallace. D.W. got his nickname from the Mann Ranch brand – a large "80" used on both cattle and horses. Since he did the majority of the branding, D.W. became known as "80 John." The name stuck with him for the rest of his life. Source: National Ranching Heritage Center - Texas Tech University
Also see . . . 80 John Wallace Cowboy of Color. Authentic Texas website entry (Submitted on October 29, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. D.W. "80 John" Wallace
Photographed by James Hulse, November 22, 2020
3. D.W. "80 John" Wallace Marker
The Wallace Ranch Cemetery is located just to the west of the marker.
Photographed by James Hulse, November 22, 2020
4. D.W. "80 John" Wallace Marker - wide area view
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 900 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 7, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
