Near Whitsett in McMullen County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of Old Crowther Ranch

Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021

1. Site of Old Crowther Ranch Marker

Inscription. Townsite of 1600 acres established by 1902. Named in honor of Samuel Crowther on whose land it was located. Purchased by S.A. Hopkins in 1903. Extensive promotion failed to develop community into oil and farming center despite early oil discoveries. Became a ghost town by 1921. Bought by George T. Jambers, 1933.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4848.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 28° 35.631′ N, 98° 20.457′ W. Marker is near Whitsett, Texas, in McMullen County. It is on Farm to Market Road 99 near Jambers Ranch Road, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located at south side of the intersection with Jambers Ranch Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Calliham TX 78007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

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,

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the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Town of Whitsett (approx. 5 miles away); Calliham (approx. 7.9 miles away); First Producing Gas Well in McMullen County and First Gas Pipeline to San Antonio (approx. 7.9 miles away); Campbellton (approx. 10.6 miles away); Yarbrough Bend (approx. 11.1 miles away); Townsite of Wentz (approx. 11.1 miles away); Loma Sandia Prehistoric Cemetery (approx. 11.3 miles away); Campbellton Cemetery (approx. 11.9 miles away).

Also see . . . Crowther, TX.

By 1905 the community had a three-story hotel and before 1910 also had three stores, an ice plant, and a butcher shop. At its height the town had 300 residents and about fifty homes. After 1910, however, it declined rapidly, in spite of vigorous promotion by the developers. By 1920 all of the businesses in the town had closed, and it was soon afterwards deserted. Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on September 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Site of Old Crowther Ranch Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021

2. The view of the Site of Old Crowther Ranch Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,097 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.