Historical MarkerRock House; The Old
Sylvester vicinity · Fisher County · Dedicated 1984 · THC Atlas #5151005390
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Marker Inscription
In the 1880s Andy Long (b. 1850) began acquiring his 10,300-acre spread known as the "OB" Ranch. His landholdings surrounded what is now the town of Sylvester. This one-room rock house, built in 1883, served as ranch headquarters. Long stayed here while he was in the area working his cattle but maintained a home for his family in Sweetwater (25 mi. SW). The Old Rock House at times also served as living quarters of the ranch foreman. Andy Long sold the "OB" Ranch in 1901 to the Compere brothers for the purpose of colonization. (1984)
About this site
Rock House; The Old is a historical marker in Sylvester vicinity, Fisher County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 15 historical markers documented in Fisher County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 27 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7207, -100.2438 near Sylvester vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sylvester (cemetery), about 2.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Woods Chapel Cemetery, Fisher County, and McCaulley.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5151005390. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
