Stephenville in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Tarleton Ranch House

Photographed By James Hulse, October 22, 2021

1. Tarleton Ranch House Marker

Inscription. John Tarleton, benefactor of the Stephenville college operated a 10,000-acre ranch in Erath and Palo Pinto counties in the 1880s and 1890s. John and David Laird donated this building which served as headquarters, and it was moved to this site in 1991.

Erected by Stephenville Historical House Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1991.

Location. 32° 13.396′ N, 98° 11.971′ W. Marker is in Stephenville, Texas, in Erath County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Washington Street (Business U.S. 377) and North Shapard Street. The marker is located on the grounds of the Stephenville Historical House Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 525 East Washington Street, Stephenville TX 76401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Walker Cabin (a few steps from this marker); McCormick-Deering 15-30 Tractor (a few steps from this marker); Dog Trot Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Jones Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Byram Corn Crib (within shouting distance of this marker); Cowan Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Center Grove Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Carmack Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stephenville.

Also see . . . Stephenville Historical House Museum.

The museum grounds are open to the public all day, every day for self-guided tours and photography. Free Admission - Some exhibitions and events may carry a separate charge. Monday-Tuesday: Closed.

(Submitted on November 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Tarleton Ranch House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 22, 2021

2. The Tarleton Ranch House Marker

The Tarleton Ranch House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 22, 2021

3. The Tarleton Ranch House

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.