The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
(Sept. 26, 1888-Sept. 18, 1964) A strong individualist and noted folklorist who added a new dimension to literature of Southwest. Collected and published more than 30 volumes of folk tales and legends. His works best preserve the heritage of people of the brush country--the rancher, the miner and the cowboy. (1970)
Old Dobie Ranch, Birthplace of J. Frank Dobie is a historical marker in Lagarto, Live Oak County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 19 historical markers documented in Live Oak County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 34 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.1276, -98.0173 near Lagarto. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lagarto Cemetery (historical marker), about 3.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Wright, Echo Stagecoach Depot and Post Office, and Town of Dinero.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5297006291. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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