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Anvil Park Ranch

  Texas Historical Markers
Canadian, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 55' 18.77709", -100° 18' 48.2194599984"
 
    Texas State
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    Begun 1891 by blacksmith J. C. Studer who came from Kansas in 1886. His occupation inspired Anvil brand and name of ranch. Ran only purebred cattle after 1919. Drew top cattle buyers. Spread grew from two sections to 5,000 acres. Famous for annual professional rodeo 1918 to 1941. Attracted top cowboys from throughout nation. Many stars of rodeo world started here. As many as 8,000 visitors viewed 3-day performances. Ranch was sold 1951 to Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission for game breeding purposes. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Anvil Park Ranch Historical Marker Location Map, Canadian, Texas