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Bridwell Park

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US 281 roadside park, 5 mi. S, Windthorst, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 28' 47.7984", -98° 26' 47.0976"
 
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    Donated to his countrymen by conservationist-philanthropist Joseph Sterling Bridwell (1885-1966), Missourian who moved to Texas in 1909. Drilling his first well in 1921 on W. T. Waggoner estate, in 1927 he formed Bridwell Oil Co., which ultimately produced 50 million barrels of petroleum. In 1932 he bought local ranch (with headquarters 5 mi. to NW), where he bred famous herd sire Larry Domino and other fine Herefords. A founder and president (1940), West Texas Chamber of Commerce, Bridwell gave nation the site for Sheppard Air Force Base. He and wife had 2 daughters. (1972)

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Bridwell Park Historical Marker Location Map, Windthorst, Texas