National Register of Historic Places

Cross S Ranch Headquarters

Olustee, Jackson County, Oklahoma
Listed
March 8, 2006
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
06000119

About this property

The Cross S Ranch Headquarters is a historic building located in farmland 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Olustee, Oklahoma. The two-story stone building served as the headquarters of the Cross S Ranch, a cattle ranch founded in 1891. As a major cattle trail passed through the area, the ranch took advantage of the open land to raise free-range cattle. By 1902, the ranch had decreased in size due to homesteaders and raised horses rather than cattle. The ranch eventually became a wheat farm, reflecting a broader shift in Jackson County agricultural production. A larger wheat farm purchased the ranch in the 1970s, and the headquarters building is all that remains of the original property. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 2006.

Location

Olustee, Jackson County, Oklahoma
34.48477, -99.43674

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Olustee Public Library and Park
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4.4 mi
Fullerton Dam
Industrial
10.1 mi
Frazer Cemetery
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10.9 mi
Wichita Falls & Northwestern Railroad Passenger Depot
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11.8 mi
Jackson County Courthouse and Jail (Boundary Increase)
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12.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Cross S Ranch Headquarters listed on the National Register?

Cross S Ranch Headquarters was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Cross S Ranch Headquarters?

Cross S Ranch Headquarters is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cross S Ranch Headquarters?

The period of significance for Cross S Ranch Headquarters is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1891.

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