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HISTORICAL MARKERS GUIDE: WHARTON COUNTY

Pierce, Shanghai, Ranch House

FM 526, SE of Pierce
Pierce

Year Marker Erected: 1971
Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Location: 1 mile S.E of Pierce on Pierce Ranch (entrance to ranch is on FM 526, across from Post Office)

Marker Text:
Built 1886, in lavish style. On first floor was office of highly successful ranch. Legend says Pierce (cattle king famed for introducing Brahmas in Texas) used to stand on Southern Pacific station, a mile away.