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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
Musquiz, Manuel is a historical marker in Fort Davis vicinity, Jeff Davis County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 22 historical markers documented in Jeff Davis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 31 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5277, -103.8296 near Fort Davis vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Rural School West of Pecos River (historical marker), about 4.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hillcrest Cemetery, St. Joseph Cemetery, and Pioneer Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5243010484. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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