Jones, John L.

Established about 1875 by Jim Ike and John L. Jones (1852-1912). John Jones drove thousands of cattle to Kansas railheads, and by 1885 had his brother's interest in the ranch, which he increased to 25,000 acres. Originally he ran large herds of cattle, but later added sheep and goats to his ranch. He built a stone drift fence, possibly first in county; portions of this still stand. He was persuaded by friends to run for sheriff in 1896, to help rid the county of rustlers; he completed the job in one term. Descendants own much of this original ranch property today. (1973)

Jones, John L. is a historical marker in London, Kimble County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Kimble County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 64 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.5738, -99.5558 near London. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ivy Chapel and School (historical marker), about 2.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Reichenau Gap, Teacup Mountain, and London Town Square.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5267002692. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.