Shanghai
Pierce Ranch 
The Home of a Great Trail Driver 
​Abel H. Pierce 

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Marker Text: ​The home of a great trail driver
Abel H. Pierce
Born in June 29, 1834.
Died December 26, 1900.
From a penniless cowboy, he rose through energy and shrewdness to the rank of "cattle king." (1936) 

Marker No: 4657

1936 Gray Granite Centennial Marker

Geographic: 29.236259, -96.182632

Location: 1 mile southeast of Pierce on Pierce Ranch