Hittson Ranch Headquarters on Battle Creek

Hittson Ranch Headquarters on Battle Creek (HM1I44)

Location: Cisco, TX 76437 Callahan County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 22.958', W 99° 8.213'

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Nearby Battle Creek was given its name in 1840 by a small band of men who had traveled to this area in search of hostile Indians. A fight took place near the creek when a raiding party attacked the group. Approximately twenty years later, cattleman John Hittson (1831-1880) established his ranch headquarters at the site of the battleground. The headquarters, used only when cattle were rounded up from surrounding lands, consisted of corrals, branding pens and a small shelter. It is believed to be the first ranching headquarters established in Callahan County.
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HM NumberHM1I44
Marker Number2499
Year Placed1984
Placed ByCallahan County Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, December 1st, 2014 at 9:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 487124 N 3582857
Decimal Degrees32.38263333, -99.13688333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 22.958', W 99° 8.213'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 22' 57.48" N, 99° 8' 12.78" W
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Area Code(s)254, 325
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near FM 2945, Cisco TX 76437, US
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