Grasslands

(2 miles south) One of first land patents in South Plains, lying along a well-marked Indian trail used by explorers, U.S. Army, and (after 1880) the stages and freighters northbound from Colorado City. Grasslands Ranch (named for an estate of President Cleveland) was established 1888 by Enos L. Seeds, the 1889-1900 postmaster, who erected a fine frame house and first trading post on South Plains. Mrs. Seeds was the first permanent white woman resident in county. Nearby is grave of area's first-born white child (a son of Mr. and Mrs. Todd Wilson). Community name is now Grassland. (1970)

Grasslands is a historical marker in Grassland, Lynn County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 8 historical markers documented in Lynn County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 12 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.1666, -101.5978 near Grassland. The nearest cataloged historic site is Grassland (cemetery), about 3.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Draw Cemetery, Lynn County Courthouse, and Lynn County.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5305002255. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.