Lubbuck in Lubbock County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Las Escarbadas

1886

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

1. Las Escarbadas Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This building was one of seven division headquarters on the 3 million-acre XIT, the largest ranch under fence in the United States. The limestone structure in Deaf Smith County was home for the manager, a place for cowboys to eat, a storehouse and office. It was built against a hillside allowing ground-level entry to the second floor. Among "Las Es" managers was Ira Aten, a former Texas Ranger, hired to stop rampant cattle rustling. For protection, he painted the windows on the east end green to keep from being seen.

Spanish:
Este edificio fue uno de siete centros de operaciones para el Rancho XIT, un rancho de tres millones de acres que fue el rancho cercado más grande de los Estados Unidos. La estructura de piedra caliza en el Condado de Deaf Smith, Texas proveía casa para el gerente, comedor para los vaqueros, almacén, y oficina. Fue hecha contra una loma para permitir entrada al segundo piso desde el nivel del suelo. Entre los gerentes del “Las Es" fue Ira Aten, quien había servido como Texas Ranger y quien fue contratado para detener el hurtar de ganado que ocurría frecuentemente. Para

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protección, pintó las ventanas del lado oriental verdes para que no se vieran.

Erected by Diamond M Foundation and National Ranching Heritage Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 33° 35.38′ N, 101° 53.014′ W. Marker is in Lubbuck, Texas, in Lubbock County. It can be reached from 4th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3121 4th Street, Lubbock TX 79409, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Texas’ South Plains.

It is also on the American Great Plains,

specifically on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High 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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Masterson JY (within shouting distance of this marker); Hedwig's Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Typical Homesteader Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); El Capote Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); "80" John House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Matador Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Jowell House (within shouting distance of this marker).

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

2. Las Escarbadas Marker

Las Escarbadas Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

3. Las Escarbadas Interior

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

4. Las Escarbadas Interior

Las Escarbadas image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

5. Las Escarbadas

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2022, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 30, 2022, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 5. submitted on January 31, 2022, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.