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Established in late 1870's by H. B. Sanborn, one of the major promoters of barbed wire. Ranch (a showplace) was first large area in Texas to be fenced with barbed wire -- a model demonstration project, contributing to decline of open-range west. In 1888, Sanborn founded city of Amarillo and thereafter sold ranch. (1967)
Sanborn Ranch is a historical marker in Whitesboro, Grayson County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 144 historical markers documented in Grayson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 208 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.6356, -96.8244 near Whitesboro. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sadler Cemetery (historical marker), about 2.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Wilmouth, Louis, Christian Chapel, and Macomb.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5181011530. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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