Hittson Ranch Headquarters on Battle Creek
Nearby Battle Creek was given its name in 1840 by a small band of men who had traveled to this area in search of hostile Indians. A fight took place near the creek when a raiding party attacked the group. Approximately, twenty years later, cattleman John Hittson (1831-1880) established his ranch headquarters at the site of the battleground. The headquarters, used only when cattle were rounded up from surrounding lands, consisted of corrals, branding pens, and a small shelter. It is believed to be the first ranching headquarters established in Callahan County. (1984)
32.3826° N, 99.1369° W
Where to Find It
from Putnam, take FM 2945 east about 4 miles (on right-of-way)
Nearby Markers
- 1.5 mi W Burkett Pecan Tree Putnam
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- 5.5 mi S Scranton Cemetery Cisco
- 5.6 mi S Site of Scranton Academy Cisco vicinity
- 6.2 mi E Penn House Cisco
- 8.5 mi E Oakwood Cemetery Cisco