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Built 1867 by J. R. Washington, with lumber hauled by oxen from Jefferson, Texas. Architecture is Queen Anne period; gingerbread trim. Excellent water facilities made ranch a collection center for cattle prior to trail drives. As home of a cattle industry leader, attracted distinguished visitors, including ranchers Chas. Goodnight and J. C. Loving, and statesman Sam Rayburn. Property in one family five generations. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Washington House (Sycamore Creek Ranch) is a historical marker in Callisburg, Cooke County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 44 historical markers documented in Cooke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 59 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.8642, -96.9669 near Callisburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sam Callis Cemetery (cemetery), about 11 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Oil Well in Cooke County, Akers Cemetery, and Sivells Bend United Methodist Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5097005722. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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