Historical Marker
Buffalo Springs
Historical marker location:
FM 296, Dalhart, Texas
( From Dalhart take U.S 87, 15 miles northwest, turn north onto F.M. 1879 about 12.8 miles, pass F.M. 296 and head west onto private ranch, marker near house and springs)
Marker installed: 1936
Its permanent water made it known at opening of 17th century as a great hunting ground alive with buffalo and mustangs. A cow camp before 1878. Since 1882, headquarters of XIT Ranch, once largest fenced ranch in the world consisting of three mullion acres. Exchanged for the construction of the State Capitol.
(1936).