Historical Markers in Texas

Ruins of the Ranch Home of Manuel Musquiz

History·Jeff Davis County·Texas

Ruins of the ranch home of Manuel Musquiz, a pioneer who settled here in 1854 - Abandoned due to Indian Raids - The deserted buildings served as a Ranger station intermittently, 1880-1882 while the country was being cleared of Indians and bandits. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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30.5277, -103.8296

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