National Register of Historic Places

Michaelis, M.G., Ranch

Kyle, Hays County, Texas
Listed
March 7, 2003
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
02001212

About this property

The Michaelis Ranch is a historic cattle ranch located near Kyle, Texas, United States. The ranch was founded by Max G. Michaelis Sr. in the late 1890s, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The ranch was known in the early 20th century as one of the largest producers of donkeys in the United States, and became famous in the 1930s for introducing Charolais cattle to the United States. The ranch was also home to Helen Michaelis, the first woman inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame.

Location

3600 FM 150 West
Kyle, Hays County, Texas
30.05737, -97.92509

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Michaelis, M.G., Ranch listed on the National Register?

Michaelis, M.G., Ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Michaelis, M.G., Ranch?

Michaelis, M.G., Ranch is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Michaelis, M.G., Ranch is recorded as the listed era.

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