Historical MarkerXIT General Office
Channing · Hartley County · Dedicated 1964 · THC Atlas #5205005916
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
Built in 1898-99 to house the general offices of the 3,000,000-acre XIT Ranch, this building served that purpose until 1912. Five railroad cars of bricks were brought in to construct the office, which features Victorian-era detailing in its wraparound porch, decorative eave brackets and turned wood columns. Designed to impress visitors to the ranch, the building's Victorian elements distinguished it from the surrounding ranching environment. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
About this site
XIT General Office is a historical marker in Channing, Hartley County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 6 historical markers documented in Hartley County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 9 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 35.6860, -102.3316 near Channing. The nearest cataloged historic site is Channing United Methodist Church (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hartley County Courthouse, Channing Cemetery, and Hartley Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5205005916. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
