Bridwell Park

Donated to his countrymen by conservationist-philanthropist Joseph Sterling Bridwell (1885-1966), Missourian who moved to Texas in 1909. Drilling his first well in 1921 on W. T. Waggoner estate, in 1927 he formed Bridwell Oil Co., which ultimately produced 50 million barrels of petroleum. In 1932 he bought local ranch (with headquarters 5 mi. to NW), where he bred famous herd sire Larry Domino and other fine Herefords. A founder and president (1940), West Texas Chamber of Commerce, Bridwell gave nation the site for Sheppard Air Force Base. He and wife had 2 daughters. (1972)

Bridwell Park is a historical marker in Windthorst, Archer County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 30 historical markers documented in Archer County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 33 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.4817, -98.4464 near Windthorst. The nearest cataloged historic site is Stone Houses (historical marker), about 3.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include West Fork School, St Mary, and St. Mary's Catholic Church Windthorst.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5009000510. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.