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Built 1891 by F. M. Patton, a rancher; native stone with cottonwood framing. Part of lumber came from abandoned Fort Elliott. Barn was one of first in county; used to store prairie hay, alfalfa. W. G. Stiles family, owners, purchased ranch in 1901. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Rock Barn is a historical marker in Wheeler, Wheeler County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 26 historical markers documented in Wheeler County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 44 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 35.4708, -100.0801 near Wheeler. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rock Community Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include "Rock School", Frye-Puryear Home, and Kelton Community Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5483003955. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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