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Frying Pan Ranch

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The Frying Pan Ranch is a historic ranch in Potter County, Texas.[1] Tecovas Creek, a tributary of the Canadian River, flows through the ranch.[2]

History

The ranch was established in 1881 by Henry B. Sanborn and William Henry Bush, two employees of Joseph Glidden, the inventor of barbed wire.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Anderson, H. Allen (June 12, 2010). "Frying Pan Ranch". Handbook of Texas (online ed.). Texas State Historical Association.
  2. ^ "Tecovas Creek". Handbook of Texas (online ed.). Texas State Historical Association. June 15, 2010.