25 Ranch
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What started as a single ranch, soon enveloped other ranches to form this very large operation. Many of these original ranches were established and settled in the 1870’s. Ranches that have been consolidated into the 25 Ranch (now the 26 Ranch) include: River Ranch (which served as the 25 Ranch headquarters), Rock Creek Ranch, St. John's Ranch, Stampede Ranch, Wire Corral Ranch, Blossom Ranch, DL Ranch, Izzenhood Ranch, etc.
The lands were originally owned and operated by Russell Land & Cattle Company and by W.T. Jenkins Company. Many a famous Buckaroo called the 25 Ranch home at one time or another. Tom Marvel was a manger and eventually owner. Bill Kane and Jim Dorrance both got their start here. Charlie Chapin worked here. All are in the Buckaroo Hall of Fame! Just in case you were wondering. In 2009 a cool $35,000,000 was the asking price for this ranch. |