Marker Inscription
(March 23, 1862 - Sept. 24, 1934) Author of "Cowboys' Christmas Ball" - cited for literary merit by National Folklore Society. Born in New Jersey, Chittenden first came to Texas as a sales agent. In 1884 he visited S. M. Swenson at this site; in 1887 began developing 10,000 acres of family-owned land 16 miles southwest of here. Through rough ranch life he caught spirit of the land. With publication of his "Ranch Verses" in 1893, fame was assured. He lived in Jones County for many years; gave his own library and an endowment to Anson High School. His burial place is in New Jersey. (1970)
About this site
Chittenden, Larry -"The Poet Ranchman" is a historical marker in Stamford, Jones County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 25 historical markers documented in Jones County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 73 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.9441, -99.8163 near Stamford. The nearest cataloged historic site is Texas Cowboy Reunion Oldtimers' Association (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Old Bryant--Link Building, Old Penick--Hughes Company, and US Post Office.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5253003039. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
