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Geese set to the air at the King Ranch

King Ranch

National Historic Landmark established in 1853 when Capt. Richard King purchased 68,500 acres that had been Spanish and Mexican land grants called Santa Gertrudis. Now-famous Santa Gertrudis breed, first strain of beef cattle originating in Western Hemisphere, was developed here. Today, King Ranch sprawls across 825,000 acres of South Texas land, an area larger than the state of Rhode Island. It remains a working ranch with 60,000 head of cattle and 300 quarter horses.

Historical and guided tours are offered daily. Nature tours showcase the ranch's abundant wildlife and birds. Available by reservation. Special group tours are also available. King Ranch Visitor Center is open Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m. Admission fee. Entrance is immediately west of Kingsville off Texas 141. Tour information and reservations: 361/592-8055.

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Kingsville, Texas
78364
361/592-8055

Hours

Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m.

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A Texas Antiquities Archeological Landmark, the site is on the banks of Lake Jackson. The plantation was destroyed by a hurricane in 1900. Ruins of eight buildings subject of study of Univ. of Houston-Clear Lake and the Brazosport Archeological Society. Free, guided walking tours available the first Sat. of the month 10 a.m.–sundown. Handicap accessible via utility vehicle. From Lake Jackson, one mile northeast on F.M. 2004 from Texas 332. Lake Jackson Historical Museum: 979/297-1570.

City: Brazosport Area
Region: Gulf Coast

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