Frijole Ranch, Historic ranch in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, United States.
The ranch complex includes seven stone buildings: a main house, bunkhouse, barn, springhouse, shed, schoolhouse, and double outhouse, all enclosed by stone walls.
Constructed in 1876 by the Rader Brothers near Frijole Spring, the ranch passed through multiple owners before becoming part of the National Park Service in 1966.
The Smith family operated the property as Spring Hill Ranch from 1906, maintaining a post office and establishing the site as a regional community center.
The Frijole Ranch Museum opens seasonally with staff presence, while the grounds remain accessible year-round with picnic tables under large trees.
Natural springs surrounding the ranch provided water for farming, attracting both early settlers and native wildlife to this desert location.
Location: Culberson County
Address: NE of Salt Flat in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Website: https://nps.gov/gumo/planyourvisit/frijole.htm
GPS coordinates: 31.90750,-104.80000
Latest update: March 14, 2025 08:09
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