Shanghai Pierce Ranch · 1936
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."
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Historical Markers in Pierce, Texas
Pierce has 3 official Texas Historical Commission markers in Wharton County. The marker list includes records dating to 1936. Common marker themes include courthouse and civic history, churches, cemeteries, and community institutions, railroad, trail, and transportation history. Use this page to preview the markers, then open RoadHistorical on your drive to see nearby stops on the map, listen to narration, and save the places you want to visit.
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- Railroad, trail, and transportation history
- Ranching, farming, and frontier settlement
- Downtown architecture, homes, and businesses
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Shanghai Pierce Ranch House · 1967
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.
View on map ↗Site Of Pierce Hotel · 1984
Here, in the 1890s, the celebrated Texas Cattleman A. H. "Shanghai" Pierce (1834-1900) platted the townsite of Pierce, which he hoped would become the Wharton County seat. Its proximity to his ranch headquarters in the…
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