Near Dimmit in Castro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016
1. The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch Marker
Inscription.
The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch. . The first permanent settlers in Castro County, the James W. Carter family moved to this area in 1884. A tent and dugout served as home until a house was constructed (100 yds. W). Their cattle, which they brought with them, were marked with the 7-UP brand. Their daughter Lizzie (b. 1886) was the first white child born to a permanent settler in the area. James Carter (1845-1916) was instrumental in the organization of the Castro County government in 1891 and served on the first commissioners court. Carter and his wife Ellen (1855-1942) later opened a hotel in Dimmitt.
The first permanent settlers in Castro County, the James W. Carter family moved to this area in 1884. A tent and dugout served as home until a house was constructed (100 yds. W). Their cattle, which they brought with them, were marked with the 7-UP brand. Their daughter Lizzie (b. 1886) was the first white child born to a permanent settler in the area. James Carter (1845-1916) was instrumental in the organization of the Castro County government in 1891 and served on the first commissioners court. Carter and his wife Ellen (1855-1942) later opened a hotel in Dimmitt.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5360.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 34° 23.022′ N, 102° 24.665′ W. Marker is near Dimmit, Texas, in Castro County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 146 and Farm to Market Road 1055, on the right when traveling east on Route 146. Marker is on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dimmitt TX 79027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch Marker
Supplemental Plaque below:
J. W. Carter owned land at this site. His home was located 1/2 mile southwest of here.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016
3. The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016
4. The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016
5. Marker 5360 location.
View west on highway FM-146.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 859 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 17, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.