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  2. Morris Ranch, Texas - Wikipedia

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    In 1856, New York City broker Francis Morris bought 23,000 acres (93.08 km 2; 35.94 sq mi) of land in Gillespie and Kerr counties for twenty-five cents an acre. He eventually sold off all but 16,000 acres (64.75 km 2; 25.00 sq mi), and hired his nephew Charles Morris to manage the acreage for horse breeding.

  3. Stonebridge Ranch, Texas - Wikipedia

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    Originally planned as a large community of luxury homes and facilities, building began on the 6000-acre site in the mid-1980s. The development faced problems in 1988 when Gibraltar Savings Association, the savings and loan institution backing it for an estimated $300 million (and 17% owned by the family of the project's developer) became insolvent.

  4. Fredericksburg, Texas - Wikipedia

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    Fredericksburg is located east of the center of Gillespie County 70 miles (110 km) north of San Antonio and 78 miles (126 km) west of Austin.. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.3 square kilometres (8.6 sq mi), of which 22.2 square kilometres (8.6 sq mi) are land and 0.12 km 2 (0.05 sq mi), or 0.55%, is covered by water.

  5. 6666 Ranch - Wikipedia

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    A pair of chaps hanging from the ranch's "6666" insignia. The ranch was established by Samuel Burk Burnett in 1900 after he purchased the land from the Louisville Land and Cattle Company. [3] [7] Legend has it that he won the ranch from a card game, where he scored four sixes. [3] However, Burnett and his descendants have denied this folklore ...

  6. Gillespie County, Texas - Wikipedia

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    Early native inhabitants were the Tonkawa, Comanche, Kiowa, and Lipan Apache peoples. [3] In 1842, the Adelsverein organized in Germany to promote emigration to Texas. [4] The Fisher–Miller Land Grant set aside three million acres (12,000 km 2) to settle 600 families and single men of German, Dutch, Swiss, Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian ancestry in Texas. [5]

  7. History of Fredericksburg, Texas - Wikipedia

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    Fredericksburg has become attractive to retirees and people looking to relocate to a simpler way of life. [67] Real estate became a prime business as prices rose. [63] [70] The city has become a weekend destination for people in Central Texas, specifically those from Austin and San Antonio. [71] Fredericksburg in the 21st century is in a state ...

  8. Thomas Lloyd Burnett - Wikipedia

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    Thomas Lloyd Burnett was born in 1871 in Denton County, Texas.His father, Samuel Burk Burnett, was the owner of the 6666 Ranch.His mother was Ruth (Lloyd) Burnett. He moved to Wichita County, Texas with his parents in 1875, when he was four years old.

  9. Alpine, Texas - Wikipedia

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    Alpine (/ ˈ æ l p aɪ n / AL-pyne) is a city in and the county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States. [5] The population was 6,035 at the 2020 census. [6] The town has an elevation of 4,462 feet (1,360 m), and the surrounding mountain peaks are over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level.