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J A Ranch (Goodnight Ranch)

Palo Duro, Texas
County of Armstrong.
National Register Number: 66000807
 Resource type: District.
Property type: Farm/Ranch. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Congressional District: TX -13 Certified Local Government: NO

Statement of Significance (as of designation - December 19, 1960):
Between 1879 and 1889, under the direction of Charles Goodnight (1836-1929), the J A Ranch grew to encompass 700,000 acres of grassland supporting 40,000 head of cattle. Goodnight, a pioneer cattleman and the first rancher in the Texas Panhandle, is recognized for his scientific cattle breeding.

Condition:
There are no known threats to this site. The ranch is a working ranch in privite ownership.

There have been no changes to the landmark since the last reporting period.


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