Historical Marker
Shanghai Pierce Ranch House
Historical marker location:
FM 526, SE of Pierce, Pierce, Texas
( 1 mile S.E of Pierce on Pierce Ranch (entrance to ranch is on FM 526, across from Post Office))
Marker installed: 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.