There are also four camps, each with barns and employee housing. It had three divisions -The 6666s Ranch in Guthrie with 142,372 acres,Dixon Creek Ranch in Carson and Hutchison Counties with114,455acres, andFrisco Creek in Sherman County with9,428acres. Paschal High School in Fort Worth, Francis wrote. S. Middleton. Click here to send it to us, Click! [3] Instead, the name comes from the first herd he raised on the ranch, which was branded "6666". To learn more about the history of the 6666s Ranches, visit the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock. The 6666 Ranch (also known as the Four Sixes Ranch or Quad Sixes) is a ranch in King County, Texas as well as Carson County and Hutchinson County. Located on the South Texas coast near Corpus Christi, the Jones . During that hunt, Burnett influenced an area's name change from Nesterville to Burkburnett. [5][6], The ranch was established by Samuel Burk Burnett in 1900 after he purchased the land from the Louisville Land and Cattle Company. 3, 2021 at 6:11 PM PDT. [3] However, Burnett and his descendants have denied this folklore tale. 10. When the ranches were first listed they came with a combined asking price of $341 million. GUTHRIE, Texas The Four Sixes Ranch, or 6666 Ranch, is officially under new ownership. S. Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales confirmed . The 6666's Ranch and all of its 266,255-plus acres is now on the market, with a combined asking price of more than $320 million . Sources told the Fort Worth Business Press the "group" backing the sale is Paramount. Marion, a member of the Texas Tech Universityboard of regents from 1981-1986, received theNational Golden Spur Award from the National Ranching Heritage Center in 2001. [4] A barn from the ranch has been moved to the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock, Texas. The 6666 Ranch went up for sale at the end of 2020 under Chas. Approximately 1,000 acres of the ranch are in cultivation and farmed on a dryland basis. If youre not able to add the byline, please include a line at the top of the story that reads: This story was originally published by Fort Worth Report and include our website. The ranch generally measures approximately 20 miles long from north to south and around 12 miles wide from east to west. Now former Business Press Editor Bob Francis reports that the sale is in fact official. BOX 130 Guthrie, TX 79236. S. Middleton and Son LLC, Lindsey Thornburg Partners With Hotel Jerome For The Ultimate Luxury Experience. The legendary Four Sixes Ranch, part of the late Anne Marions estate, has been sold, several sources confirmed Jan 22. Westerns filmmaker Taylor Sheridan has hit jackpot " he can now shoot whatever he likes on the . [4] A hundred broodmares are bred on the ranch every year. The price tag was $347.7 million, as stipulated in her will. [citation needed] In May 2021, a buyer group represented by western filmmaker Taylor Sheridan purchased the ranch. Also reportedly involved in the new ownership is Ron Burkle, a Los Angeles investor who has helped provide financing for Sheridans productions. 6666 Ranch photo courtesy Charles S. Middleton. LOCATION King County ACRES 350,000 PRIMARY . The over 114,000-acre property is home to a cow/calf ranching unit. While the sprawling lands cover a large area, the headquarters was on the 4-6's near Guthrie. Jones Family Ranch - 255,000 acres. She has reported on several high-profile stories during her career at KSAT and specializes in trending news and things to do around Texas and San Antonio. Get The Business Report for free in your inbox every Monday. The third division is Frisco Creek, with 9,428 acres located in Sherman County. Our reporting will be free to all who access our primary digital channels. His show however, is. December 8, 2020, 9:47 AM. 2023 COWGIRL Magazine/Modern West Media, Inc. | COWGIRL is a registered trademark of Modern West Media, Inc. All rights reserved.. Yellowstone Heads To Texas For New Spin-Off Series 6666, Yellowstone Heads To Texas For New Spin-off Series 6666, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. S Middleton and Son Farm - Ranch Sales, announced the 6666s Ranches sale in a release in December. Forth Worth Star-Telegram reported that the ranch was sold for $192.2 million on Friday. Broker Chas S. Middleton and Son announced the 266,000-acre ranch and its famed horse division went into contract Monday, May 3. P.O. The 6666 Dixon Creek Ranch Division, listed for $137.3 million, is set in Hutchinson and Carson counties, and was added to Burnetts empire in 1903. [3][4] In 1975, scenes of the movie Mackintosh and T.J. were filmed on the ranch. The ink is officially dry on the sale of the historic West Texas 6666 Ranch, which carried a price tag of over $320 million for 266,255-plus acres. Location . While the sprawling lands cover a large area, the headquarters was on the 4-6's near Guthrie. Sam Middleton of Chas. You are required to follow the guidelines and use the republication tool when you share our content. . A true working cattle ranch, the Four Sixes brings more than 100 years of superior cattle breeding expertise to our Angus cattle program. Being one of the largest ranches in Texas, the 6666s Ranch comprises 142,372 acres, more or less. The iconic West Texas Ranch, the Four Sixes, has officially been sold to Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan for a cool $192 million dollars.. Acclaimed as one of the nation's most significant ranch purchases in history, the iconic 6666 Ranch has sold for its first-ever time since its founding in 1870. The ranch, which contains over 142,000 acres, was reportedly purchased by a group led by . This includes the 'Run For A Million' reining event and a fan contest to be on Yellowstone TV in 2021. Marion died in February, prompting the sale. Oil was discovered on the property in 1921 and business expanded greatly. Don Bell, of United Country Real Estate | Brazos River Land Company under the UC Ranch Properties brandAnne Marions estate, and the late Milt Bradford facilitate the long-rumored sale of the 266,000-acre ranch to screenwriter and producer Taylor Sheridan. cattle, horses, equipment, furniture, brand, name, everything., Sheridan, reached by The Texas Spur through his Los Angeles manager while traveling, said, I cant comment on a pending transaction but I will say this: the legacy of the 6666 Ranch and Miss Marions vision for the ranch are vital not only to the ranch itself, but the rich heritage of ranching in Texas., He added, This legacy is so important to me I chose to highlight it in the upcoming season of Yellowstone and will continue to further the legacy and preserve its operations in a manner consistent with that great vision., This is the first time the ranches have been under contract in its storied history.. The KSAT 12 News Team provides a look at local, regional, statewide and national news events and the latest information on local traffic and weather issues. The republication tool generates the appropriate html code. The over 9,000-acre ranch has a 2006 log home, multiple barns, a livestock working facility, and a shop/garage. The 6666 Ranch went up for sale at the end of 2020 under Chas. FWTX.COM All rights reserved. The success of Yellowstone has caused interest in a second, related series from Sheridan based on the 6666 Ranch.. S. Middleton and Son LLC said Sheridan is the face of the buyer group the new owners plan to continue running the working ranch and to offer employment to all employees. The listing is held exclusively by Chas. . "Tom" Waggoner took in more ranchland in 1870 . S Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales: The Legendary Four Sixes Ranch along with the Dixon Creek Ranch Div. I started the journey of representing the buyers with my late friend and real estate agent, Milt Bradford, said Bell. Oil and gas is also produced on the property and the new owner will receive a quarter of the mineral rights. Middleton couldn't provide . Panther-City Media Group. One Yellowstone prequel called 1883 is only weeks away, and it will introduce fans to the origins of the Dutton family empire. Look for the "Republish This Story" button underneath each story. The 6666 Ranch sold to Yellowstone Creators Group in May of 2021. 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Sheridan told The Texas Spur he couldn't comment on the transaction but noted "the legacy of the 6666 Ranch and Miss Marion's . Paschal High School in Fort Worth. [4] In 1918, 2,000 head of cattle were killed by a blizzard. By 1936, there were 20,000 Hereford cattle on the ranch, as well as purebred quarter horses. Marion, a member of the Texas Tech Universityboard of regents from 1981-1986, received theNational Golden Spur Award from the National Ranching Heritage Center in 2001. You can only publish select stories individually not as a collection. Late Four Sixes Ranch owner Anne Marion honored at Ranching Heritage Center. Late Four Sixes Ranch owner Anne Marion honored at Ranching Heritage Center. But how much do you really know about it? According to Francis Jan. 22 story for Fort Worth Report: Sam Middleton, owner, broker and appraiser for Chas. Still operating as it did two centuries before when the Comanches still ruled the land, the 6666 is where the rule of law and the . The Blue Hills Wind Farm was planned for the . A nearby horse division is home to an over 48,000-square-foot arena, as well as several barns and stables. [1][2] It spans 350,000 acres of land. I do need to correct myself here. She was the fourth-generation owner, and after her passing was memorialized with an life-size bronze statue. It includes a state-of-the-art water filtration plant, 20 employee houses, two bunk houses, an airplane hangar, and a private landing strip. And a3,600 square foot enclosed airplane hangar with a 65 foot x 6,000 foot asphalt lighted private landing strip. Milt was my best friend and confidant, and an instrumental part of this historic sale. (In 2020, the lease payment was $164,000.) The 13,280 square-foot stone house on the property, which was built in 1917 for $100,000, has 13 bedrooms, 13 full baths, three half baths, and two kitchens, and during its early days, was visited by Will Rogers, President Roosevelt, and Comanche Nation leader Quanah Parker. According to the news release, the ranch operates inthree separate divisions: the 6666 Ranch, about 142,372 acresmin Guthrie; the114,455-acre Dixon Ranch in Carson and Hutchison counties; andthe smaller 9,428-acre Frisco Creek Ranch in Sherman County. A set of historic Texas ranches have hit the market for the first time in 150 years. "Mackintosh and T.J.," a 1975 movie starring Roy Rogers, was filmed at the ranch. All three divisions of the 6666 Ranch sold to Yellowstone Creators Group. Sam Middleton, owner and broker for Chas. [7] She purchased Grey Badger II and Hollywood Gold, two show horses which lived on the ranch. Updated: May. Massive 6666's Ranches for sale. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Taylor Sheridan, who writes, produces and acts in the hit show Yellowstone, is at the helm of the group who made the purchase. According to The Texas Spur, Sheridan is the face of the buyer group, said Middleton, who said that the new owners plan to continue running the working ranch and to offer employment to all employees. SOLD. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. (6666's Ranches) GUTHRIE, Texas - A massive North Texas ranch is for sale to the tune of $341 million and at approximately 266,255 acres it's one of the . It contains 13 bedrooms, 13 baths, threepowder rooms, two kitchens, dining room and threefireplaces, according to an article from 2020. Its all one deal, 266,000 acres with all three ranches . [8][9], Paintings depicting portions of the ranch have been painted by Tom Ryan and Mondel Rogers. [4] By 1936, there were 20,000 Hereford cattle on the ranch. [4] Marion co-managed the ranch with her fourth husband, John L. Please use Author Name, Fort Worth Report in the byline. He is also a former president of the local Society These ranches are comprised of three separate divisions for a total of 266,255 acres. At the age of 19, Burnett purchased 100 head of cattle which had been branded with the 6666s brand, soon to be the namesake of the 8 ranch he then purchased near Guthrie in King County. And a3,600-square-foot enclosed airplane hangar with a 65-foot by 6,000-foot asphalt lighted private landing strip. cattle, horses, equipment, furniture, brand, name, everything., Taylor Sheridan was contacted via his manager by the Texas Spur Newspaper said, I cant comment on a pending transaction but I will say this: the legacy of the 6666 Ranch and Miss Marions vision for the ranch are vital not only to the ranch itself, but the rich heritage of ranching in Texas. [4] In the 1960s and 1970s, the barn on the ranch was used in advertisements for Marlboro, the cigarette brand. All three divisions of the 6666 Ranch sold to Yellowstone Creators Group. The collective listing price for all three divisions was $341 million. The ranches are were on the market for a total of $347.7 million. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The legendary 6666s Ranches, first established in 1870 and now spanning hundreds of thousands of acres across west Texas, are now under contract after being up for sale since December 2020. Historic west Texas 6666s Ranch sold to Yellowstone creator, Three injured in four-vehicle crash on W. Loop 289, Testimony continues in Felix Alonzo sentencing. If you are a fan of the show Yellowstone then you are probably familiar with The 6666 Ranch. A nearby horse division is home to an over 48,000-square-foot arena, as well as several barns and stables. Taylor Sheridan, fellow Texan and American screenwriter ("Yellowstone"), now owns a property filled with the history starting in the 1800s, according to a news release. 12:28 PM. S Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales . The "Big House," though a more recent addition, is one spot that stood out in the compound, totaling at13,280 square feet of living area. In February of this year, the descendent of Captain Burnett, Anne Burnett Marion passed away. He met with Quanah Parker andTheodore Roosevelt, and in 1905 invited President Roosevelt to a wolf hunt. By 1917, Burnett set his eyes on crafting "the finest ranch house in West Texas.". Originally Appeared on Architectural Digest. This was also Rogers' final film. The actual offer on the historic ranch is not known. Established in 1870 by Samuel Burk Burnett, today the 6666 Ranches include three divisions with over 266,255 acres of land across West Texas. He died on June 27, 1922. 6666 Ranch Horse Division Burnett Ranches, LLC 6666 Ranch P.O. Taylor Sheridan and an investor group bought the ranch in May 2021, according to sources. "Yellowstone," a television series directed by Sheridan, was filmed on the ranch. S. Middleton. It contains 13 bedrooms, 13 baths, threepowder rooms, two kitchens, dining room and threefireplaces, according to an article from 2020. Reports are that the buyer could be the screenwriter/producer Taylor Sheridan. The historic 6666 Ranch in West Texas, made up of more than 260,000 acres, has been sold for more than $320 million. "Mackintosh and T.J.," a 1975 movie starring Roy Rogers, was filmed at the ranch. The 6666 Ranch was first listed in December, and it is an unusual property. The ink is officially dry on the sale of the historic West Texas 6666 Ranch, which carried a price tag of over $320 million for266,255-plusacres. The ink is officially dry on the sale of the historic West Texas 6666 Ranch, which carried a price tag of over $320 million for 266,255-plus acres. When the ranches were first listed they came with a combined asking price of $341 million. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. The 6666 Ranch (also known as the Four Sixes Ranch or Quad Sixes) is a ranch in King County, Texas as well as Carson County and Hutchinson County. In 1910, Burnett moved on to oil and banking, handing the ranch off to his eldest son. Tennessee-born Dan Waggoner began ranching in 1849 with six horses and more than 240 longhorn cattle near Decatur in Wise County. The properties are being sold for a combined $341.7 million. Fort Worth Business Press The success of Yellowstone has caused interest in a second, related series from Sheridan based on the 6666 Ranch. Anne Marion died at 81 on Feb. 11, 2020, and terms of her will dictated all of her ranching operations would be sold, according to the brokerage. Four Sixes Ranch has been featured heavily in the last season of Yellowstone, which stars Kevin Costner, among others. The King of Western Swing James Robert Wills, who performed with his family at the ranch occasionally. China purchases Texas Ranch near US Air Force Base, foreign threat grows: Kyle Bass. The legendary Four Sixes Ranch (often written as the 6666 Ranch) was recently sold for just under $200 million to a group that's believed to be led by Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. The largest and oldest of the three divisions is the 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, Texas, which boasts over 142,000 acres and is listed for $192.2 million. Equine Medical Services Columbia, MO (573) 4434414. : These 5 improvements can increase your resale price. If you use our stories in any other medium for example, newsletters or other email campaigns you must make it clear that the stories are from the Fort Worth Report. During that hunt, Burnett influenced an area's name change from Nesterville to Burkburnett. A description of the ranch on listing agent Sam Middletons website states that former ranch owner Anne Marion felt a strong responsibility towards the improvement of the land and water resources. The ranch, also known as the 4-6's, was founded in 1870 and covered multiple counties. Taylor Sheridan, the creator of the Yellowstone . [4] The Dixon Creek section spans 108,000 acres of land in Carson and Hutchinson counties. She had a love for the land and ranching was in her blood. The Fort . A "Yellowstone" producer with Fort Worth ties purchased the historic 'Four Sixes Ranch.'. You cant edit our stories, except to reflect relative changes in time, location and editorial style. A set of historic Texas ranches have hit the market for the first time in 150 years. Sheridan may not be a household name. & the Frisco Creek Ranch Div. She was the fourth-generation owner, and after her passing was memorialized with an life-size bronze statue. Anne Marion was a major benefactor and leader in Fort Worth for years and a driving force behind the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, as well as a founder of the Georgia OKeeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The largest and oldest of the three divisions is the 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, Texas, which boasts over 142,000 acres and is listed for $192.2 million. [4], An unknown named television series based on the ranch was introduced as a backdoor pilot, during the fourth season of the drama series Yellowstone, released November 7, 2021 via the Paramount+ streaming service. The main section of the ranch is located near the town of Guthrie in King County, Texas. Our stories may appear on pages with ads, but not ads specifically sold against our stories. Acclaimedas one of the nation'smost significant ranch purchases in history, the iconic 6666 Ranchhas sold for itsfirst-ever time since its founding in 1870. S Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales, Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, Got a story tip? 'Yellowstone' TV show, morefilmed at 6666 Ranch, Season 5 premiere date set; Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren to star in '1932' prequel, These 5 improvements can increase your resale price, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In the past, there have been rumors saying Burnett won the ranch scoring four sixes in a poker game. [4], In 1980, the ranch was passed on to Burnett's great-granddaughter, Anne Windfohr Marion, and his great-great-granddaughter, Wendi Grimes. The Dixon Creek section spans 114,455 acres of land in Carson and Hutchinson counties. Paschal High School in Fort Worth.. A 7,000-square-foot owners house is located on the grounds, along with barns, four employee houses, a bunkhouse, and stalls. Get award-winning Fort Worth area news in your inbox free. & the Frisco Creek Ranch Div. nationally and internationally. [4] The Dixon Creek runs through this section of the ranch near Panhandle, Texas. Often rumored and occasionally "reported" but until now never confirmed, the legendary 6666 Ranch has been sold. by Bob Francis, Fort Worth Report January 22, 2022, This and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
, Robert Francis is a Fort Worth native and journalist who has extensive experience covering business and technology locally, The 6666 Ranch is under contract for the first time ever. The Burnett Foundation also is the founding donor of the Fort Worth Report. He's the guy who created "Yellowstone" and has been responsible for bringing in the above stars to our city. COWGIRL inspires the Modern Western Lifestyle. Business Press sources say the sale came close to cratering several times and that ultimately the real money behind the sale what has been labeled the group behind Sheridan came from Paramount, which probably liked the idea of one of its top producers owning a ranch that could double as a TV/movie set. Sam Middleton, Owner/Broker of Chas. A "Yellowstone" producer with Fort Worth ties purchased the historic 'Four Sixes Ranch.'. The impressive main house, built in 1917, still stands at the 6666s Ranch. The legendary 6666 Ranch was founded in 1870 by Samuel Burk Burnett on land he purchased from the Louisville Land and Cattle Company. He left the majority of his estate to his daughter, Anne Valliant Burnett, and the property was later passed on to his granddaughter, Anne Burnett Marion, in 1980. Everything you need to know about the Taylor Sheridan's new Yellowstone spinoff, 6666, the famed Four Sixes Ranch he just bought, release date, cast, history and more. He met with Comanche leader Quanah Parker andTheodore Roosevelt, and in 1905 invited President Roosevelt to a wolf hunt. He set aside 15,000 acres of that land for his company GH America Energy LLC to oversee . After Captain Burnetts death in 1920, he willed the bulk of his estate to his daughter, Anne Valliant Burnett. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Taylor Sheridan, the producer and writer of the show "Yellowstone" and its spinoff, "1883," bought the 6666 Ranch near Lubbock, sources told the Fort Worth Report. Chappell, Henry and Wyman Meinzer. Approximately 700 acres have been reseeded to improved bluestem pasture. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The legendary 6666s Ranches, first established in 1870 and now spanning hundreds of thousands of acres across west Texas, are now under contract after being up for sale since December 2020. That house still stands, and his legacy bears a mark on Texas. The "Big House," though a more recent addition, is one spot that stood out in the compound, totaling at13,280 square feet of living area. The 6666s Ranch began with Captain Samuel Burk Burnett, who became one of the most influential and prosperous cattlemen in the history of Texas, after he purchased the land from the Louisville Land and Cattle Company. Don Bell, of United Country Real Estate . Marion died on Feb. 11, 2020. The Four Sixes Ranch is comprised of 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, which is roughly 142,372 acres, Dixon Creek Ranch in Carson and Hutchinson Counties, which is approximately 114,455 acres and Frisco Creek Ranch in Sherman County, which is estimated to be 9,428 acres. The Four Sixes Ranch near Guthrie in West Texas officially sold on Friday, according to Sam Middleton, owner and broker for Chas. In all emails, link directly to the story at fortworthreport.org and not to your website. In less than two years Sun bought up roughly 140,000 acres in the county through subsidiaries he controls. Now in 2020, China has purchased over 100,000 acres in West Texas for what they say is an economic project. The Business Press reported way back in May 2021 that the ranch was on the market, citing a Twitter announcement from Chas. History is always being made around this unique ranch and this purchase was no different. Its history alsohas connections toAmerica's most prominent historicfigures, including President Theodore Roosevelt and Quanah Parker. It was bought by Mattie Hedgecoke in the thirties at a time when chunks of the JA Ranch were being sold off (see page 121). The ranches are were on the market for a total of $347.7 million. Play Video. Often rumored and occasionally reported but until now never confirmed, the legendary 6666 Ranch has been sold. Contact him atbob.francis@fortworthreport.org. In all that we do, earning the trust and respect of our audience is paramount. He died on June 27, 1922. In fact, you might say our cattle have 150 years of background - ever since Captain Samuel "Burk" Burnett purchased those first 100 head wearing the "6666" brand from Frank Crowley of Denton, Texas, way back in 1870. Marion. There's lots of exciting news for fans of the top-rated cable show. Click here to sign up and enjoy member benefits, like commenting on articles. There's a bigger Teton Ridge & Taylor Sheridan connection beyond the 6666 Ranch. The Legendary Four Sixes Ranch, along with the Dixon Creek Ranch Div. With connections to America's prominent historicfigures, including President Theodore Roosevelt and Quanah Parker, the ranch has a long history in Texas and the U.S. Recently featured on the hit show Yellowstone, the ranch was purchased in its entirety and will continue to represent the icon that it is in the ranching community, Bell said in a news release.
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