Boys Ranch in Oldham County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Tascosa Courthouse, 1884
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 19, 2015
1. Tascosa Courthouse, 1884 Marker
Served 12 counties in Panhandle. Site of trials for killings that had filled Boothill Cemetery. Until 1915 Oldham County seat. Many years headquarters, Julian Bivins Ranch. Birthplace of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, 1939.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1965
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5201.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 35° 31.913′ N, 102° 15.359′ W. Marker is in Boys Ranch, Texas, in Oldham County. Marker is at the intersection of Julian Bivins Road and Bush Lane, on the left when traveling east on Julian Bivins Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boys Ranch TX 79010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tascosa (here, next to this marker); Quanah Parker Trail (approx. ¼ mile away); Boot Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Tascosa (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Historic LS
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 19, 2015
2. Tascosa Courthouse, 1884 Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 19, 2015
3. Plaque next to entrance of courthouse
It's easy to smile when someone cares
This old courthouse and 120 acres of land on the site of historic Tascosa was the gift of rancher Julian L. Bivins March, 1939. His interest and desire to help youth is reflected in all boys who live and learn here.
This old courthouse and 120 acres of land on the site of historic Tascosa was the gift of rancher Julian L. Bivins March, 1939. His interest and desire to help youth is reflected in all boys who live and learn here.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 19, 2015
4. Tascosa Courthouse
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 19, 2015
5. Tascosa Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 23, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
