Renderbrook Ranch
Founded in buffalo and Indian days of 1870's by Taylor Barr. Owned 1882-1889 by D.H. and J.W. Snyder. They built "White House" headquarters; sold ranch, 1889, to Isaac L. Ellwood, an inventor of barbed wire, in DeKalb, Illinois. Ellwood paid in wire for Spade cattle from Donley County, to stock ranch. Added Sterling and Coke lands to original 130,000 acres; to distinguish this from range bought 1902 near Lubbock, called this Renderbrook (from name of spring where Indians shot a U.S. Cavalry officer in the 1870's). Ellwood heirs still run Spade brand on 2 ranches. (1965)
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
32.1338° N, 100.9680° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
From Westbrook take SH 163 south to Spade Ranch gate. Marker is on private property. RTHL medallion for ranch headquarters 1964, marker with inscription 1965.
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- 8.4 mi N Spade Community Cemetery Colorado City
- 11.8 mi N Site of Conaway School Westbrook
- 12 mi NE The 96 Ranch Colorado City
- 13.5 mi N Union Methodist Church Westbrook
- 14.9 mi N Site of Westbrook School and Church Westbrook