Forester Ranch

William S. Forester brought his family to Denton County from Tennessee in the early 1850s, and established a ranch about 1852. He was assisted in his ranching operation by his sons, one of whom, Sol, was killed by Indians at the age of sixteen while herding cattle on the ranch. Following William Forester's death the ranch was operated by his son, Lock S. Forester (1844-1913). A Confederate veteran, Lock Forester increased the size of the ranch to over 6,000 acres. Under his management the ranch's "Two I Jinglebob" brand became well known. He supervised the ranch interests until 1890, when he moved to Denton. Ed W. Forester, son of Lock Forester, assumed management of the ranch in 1890. In 1913 the ranch was divided into sections, with Lock S. Forester's three children each receiving one-third of the ranch property. Ed Forester became a successful rancher in his own right, raising champion shorthorn cattle as well as quarter horses, sheep, and other livestock. He served two terms as Denton County Commissioner. The Forester Ranch has been an important part of the history of Denton County for over a century. (1987)

Forester Ranch is a historical marker in Sanger, Denton County, dedicated in 1987. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Denton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 174 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.3579, -97.3067 near Sanger. The nearest cataloged historic site is Knox Cemetery (cemetery), about 2.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Here Stood The Home_John Simpson Chisum, Bolivar, Townsite of, and Bolivar Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5121001944. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.