Texas Historical Marker

Shanghai Pierce Ranch House

Pierce · Wharton County · placed 1967 · Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

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Wharton County, Texas

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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.

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