Brownfield in Terry County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
M.B. Sawyer Ranch House
In 1881 and 1882 M. B. Sawyer was a Texas Ranger, Company C, Frontier Battalion. He expanded 21 sections of land, bought in 1901, into a 33-section ranch.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3159.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 33° 6.973′ N, 102° 17.144′ W. Marker is in Brownfield, Texas, in Terry County. Marker can be reached from Farm to Market Road 403, 0.4 miles south of Ranch to Market Road 480. From Brownfield, Texas head south on Ranch 403. After passing Ranch 480 go approx .37 miles south and turn east on a dirt road. drive approx .38 miles and you will be looking at the front of the house. Marker will be on your right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1938 FM 403, Brownfield TX 79316, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies . A.M. Brownfield Home (approx. 4.2 miles away); Terry County's First Jail (approx. 4.2 miles away); Forrester Cemetery (approx. 4.3 miles away); Colonel B. F. Terry / Terry's Texas Rangers (approx. 4.3 miles away); City of Brownfield (approx. 4.3 miles away); First Baptist Church of Brownfield (approx. 4.4 miles away); Maids and Matrons Club (approx. 4.4 miles away); Brownfield Municipal Power Plant (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2024, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 86 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2024, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.