Anvil Park Ranch

Begun 1891 by blacksmith J. C. Studer who came from Kansas in 1886. His occupation inspired Anvil brand and name of ranch. Ran only purebred cattle after 1919. Drew top cattle buyers. Spread grew from two sections to 5,000 acres. Famous for annual professional rodeo 1918 to 1941. Attracted top cowboys from throughout nation. Many stars of rodeo world started here. As many as 8,000 visitors viewed 3-day performances. Ranch was sold 1951 to Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission for game breeding purposes. (1967)

Anvil Park Ranch is a historical marker in Canadian, Hemphill County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Hemphill County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 33 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 35.9224, -100.3141 near Canadian. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area (historical marker), about 1.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Tom T. McGee, Edith ford Memorial Cemetery, and Former Site of Hogtown.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5211000176. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.