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Townsite of 1600 acres established by 1902. Named in honor of Samuel Crowther on whose land it was located. Purchased by S.A. Hopkins in 1903. Extensive promotion failed to develop community into oil and farming center despite early oil discoveries. Became a ghost town by 1921. Bought by George T. Jambers, 1933. (1968)
Crowther Ranch is a historical marker in McMullen County, Texas, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 20 historical markers documented in McMullen County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 22 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.5955, -98.3409. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Producing Gas Well in McMullen County and First Gas Pipeline to San Antoni (historical marker), about 7.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Calliham, Wentz, and Yarbrough Bend.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5311004848. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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