Near Lakeview in Hall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Shoe Bar Ranch Headquarters

Photographed By Allen Lowrey, April 27, 2024

1. Shoe Bar Ranch Headquarters Marker

Inscription. On first ranch in Hall County, started in 1880s by pioneer cattlemen T.S. Bugbee and O.H. Nelson. This residence was built about 1884. A nearsighted owner, J.K. Zimmerman of Kansas City, was wary of surprise visitors, and put in only one outer door.

Adobe building bricks were made nearby. The tamped clay walls are 24 inches thick.

At this headquarters, citizens met on May 4, 1890, and organized Hall County's local government. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962

Erected 1962 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4688.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1890.

Location. 34° 42.12′ N, 100° 41.778′ W. Marker is near Lakeview, Texas, in Hall County. Marker is at the intersection of County Road D and Farm to Market Road 3517 on County Road D. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13426 Co Rd D, Lakeview TX 79239, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lakeview Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Memphis (approx. 9 miles away); Hall County (approx. 9.2 miles away); Hall County Courthouse

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(approx. 9.2 miles away); Quanah Parker Trail (approx. 9½ miles away); Old Fairview Cemetery (approx. 9.9 miles away); Rowe Cemetery (approx. 12.8 miles away).

Photographed By Allen Lowrey, April 27, 2024

2. Shoe Bar Ranch Headquarters Marker

Photographed By Allen Lowrey, April 27, 2024

3. Shoe Bar Ranch Headquarters Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2024, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2024, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.