Near Abbott in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Carr Ranch
Photographed By James Hulse, April 7, 2023
1. Old Carr Ranch Marker
Inscription.
Old Carr Ranch. . In 1854 area pioneer D.C. Carr settled this ranch which covered land in both Hill and McClennan Counties. D.C. Carr and his brother J.C. had come to Texas in 1840 and were instrumental in the early growth of the nearby towns of Abbott and West. A log cabin built on the ranch served as a store, postal station, and the office of the stagecoach line that serviced the area until 1881. The historic property, which has remained in the Carr family, contains evidence of an early Indian camp and burial mound and is the site of a cave formed by the Balcones Fault.
In 1854 area pioneer D.C. Carr settled this ranch which covered land in both Hill and McClennan Counties. D.C. Carr and his brother J.C. had come to Texas in 1840 and were instrumental in the early growth of the nearby towns of Abbott and West. A log cabin built on the ranch served as a store, postal station, and the office of the stagecoach line that serviced the area until 1881. The historic property, which has remained in the Carr family, contains evidence of an early Indian camp and burial mound and is the site of a cave formed by the Balcones Fault.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3701.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 31° 51.683′ N, 97° 4.787′ W. Marker is near Abbott, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is on Willie Nelson Road (County Highway 3102) 1˝ miles south of West Houston Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located along the county road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abbott TX 76621, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The view of the Old Carr Ranch Marker from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
