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Site of Creed Taylor Ranch Home

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Junction, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 23' 20.24152000008", -99° 28' 40.74706999992"
 
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     A two-story ranch house of native stone was built here in 1869-71 by Creed Taylor, veteran of Texas War for Independence. Considered the finest home west of San Antonio, it burned in 1926. Rebuilt by Dillard Stapp, it again burned down in 1956. Taylor (1819-1906) fought in the Battle of Gonzales in 1835, and later in the Battle of Concepcion and the Siege of Bexar. Joined the Texas Rangers in 1840 and fought in Plum Creek Battle. In 1841, he joined Rangers, serving under Capt. Jack Hays in Bandera Pass Indian fight, Battle of Salado, and the Mexican War of 1846.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Site of Creed Taylor Ranch Home Historical Marker Location Map, Junction, Texas