Sanborn Ranch
Established in late 1870's by H. B. Sanborn, one of the major promoters of barbed wire. Ranch (a showplace) was first large area in Texas to be fenced with barbed wire -- a model demonstration project, contributing to decline of open-range west. In 1888, Sanborn founded city of Amarillo and thereafter sold ranch. (1967)
33.6356° N, 96.8244° W
Where to Find It
5 mi. E of Whitesboro, south side of the highway, 0.1 mi. E of Old Sanborn Ranch Road
Nearby Markers
- 2.6 mi NW Sadler Cemetery Sadler
- 3.1 mi N Louis Wilmouth Sadler
- 3.5 mi NW Sadler United Methodist Church Sadler
- 4.7 mi W Mary Florence Cowell Whitesboro
- 4.8 mi W R. N. Younger Home Whitesboro
- 4.9 mi W Bennett-Richardson House Whitesboro