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

Reed-McCampbell-Wiess Ranch Complex

Photographed by Dave W, November 29, 2025

1. Reed-McCampbell-Wiess Ranch Complex Marker

Inscription.

Founded in 1869 by James D. Reed, this ranch also was owned by the Peninsula Company comprised of Thomas and William McCampbell and Pryor Lea. Laura (McCampbell) Wiess (d. 1942) inherited it in 1885. The complex, which features more than 25 structures, centers around this two-story house begun by Reed in the 1870s. Laura and her husband, Valentine, added its Queen Anne elements later. The ranch was donated to the Baptist Foundation of Texas in 1970. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4223.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 28° 34.067′ N, 97° 38.659′ W. Marker is in Goliad, Texas, in Goliad County. It is on Farm to Market Road 1351 4½ miles north of U.S. 59, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3672 FM 1351, Goliad TX 77963, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally,

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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 Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Medio Creek (approx. 5.7 miles away); Community of Normanna (approx. 9 miles away); Tuleta (approx. 9.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 9.4 miles away); Early Trails in Bee County (approx. 10 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. 10.2 miles away); Pettus Cemetery (approx. 11½ miles away); Town of Pettus (approx. 11½ miles away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Bee County (was approx. 10.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Historic Marker Application - includes pictures of the various structures on the ranch.

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Reed-McCampbell-Wiess Ranch Complex, in Berclair, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker,
Photographed by Dave W, November 29, 2025

2. Reed-McCampbell-Wiess Ranch Complex Marker
Marker seen on right at entrance gate to the ranch complex.
original application, narrative, and photographs.

(Submitted on November 30, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)

Photographed by Dave W, November 29, 2025

3. Reed-McCampbell-Wiess Ranch Complex Marker

Looking north along road at entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.