Near Whitsett in McMullen County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Old Crowther Ranch
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 1600.
Location. 28° 35.631′ N, 98° 20.457′ W. Marker is near Whitsett, Texas, in McMullen County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Town of Whitsett (approx. 5 miles away); First Producing Gas Well in McMullen County and First Gas Pipeline to San Antonio (approx. 7.9 miles away); Calliham (approx. 7.9 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); Site of Three Rivers Glass Factory (approx. 13.1 miles away); Felix Longoria (approx. 13.3 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.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 352 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.