​Site of Old
Crowther Ranch

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Marker Text: ​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)

Marker No: 4848

Aluminum 20 x 20 Subject Marker 

Geographic: ​28° 35.631′ N, 98° 20.457′ W

Location: From Tilden, take Highway 72 east about 8 miles, then take Route 99 East about 10 miles. Marker located on curve on south side of 99 East. ​