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 yards 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. (1981) SUPPLEMENTAL PLAQUE: J. W. Carter owned land at this site. His home was located 1/2 mile southwest of here.

The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch is a historical marker in Dimmitt, Castro County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 11 historical markers documented in Castro County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 17 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 34.3849, -102.4110 near Dimmitt. The nearest cataloged historic site is Flagg (cemetery), about 4.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Spring Lake Pasture Division of the XIT Ranch, Westlawn, and Dimmitt.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5069005360. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.