Near Quinton in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

J.R. Hughes Ranch

Photographed by James Hulse, September 11, 2025

1. J.R. Hughes Ranch Marker

Inscription. Historically known as the J.R. Hughes Ranch, the James M. Collins Wildlife Management Area occupies over 25,000 acres. At its zenith, 4,000 head of cattle grazed the land enclosed by more than 125 miles of fence. The Hughes Ranch began in 1904 when J.R. Hughes unloaded 3,000 Texas steers at Reams Switch in Indian Territory and drove them onto the open range. The Hughes family accumulated lands near Featherstone and developed what became the largest ranch in the region.

Erected 1996 by Eastern Oklahoma State College, Oklahoma Historical Society and Willis Granite Products. (Marker Number 225.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 35° 4.693′ N, 95° 29.479′ W. Marker is near Quinton, Oklahoma, in Pittsburg County. It is at the intersection of State Road 31 and J.R. Hughes Rd, on the left when traveling east on State Road 31. The marker is located along the highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18981 OK-31, McAlester OK 74501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Choctaw Nation.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Welcome to Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma's Largest Lake (approx. 8.3 miles away); In Honor of those who served their Country (approx. 11 miles away); Bernard de la Harpe 1719 (approx. 13 miles away).

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Photographed by James Hulse, September 11, 2025

2. J.R. Hughes Ranch Marker

The view of the J.R. Hughes Ranch Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 11, 2025

3. The view of the J.R. Hughes Ranch Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.