Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch House, Victorian ranch house in Armstrong County, Texas
The Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch House is a Victorian-style house built in 1888 near Goodnight, Texas, on a 27.3-acre property that includes four contributing buildings. A predecessor building may have been incorporated as the kitchen. Outbuildings include a carriage house, cold storage, servants' quarters and the remains of a water tower.
The house was built in 1888 and belonged to a founder of organized cattle ranching in the Panhandle region. The family pioneered wildlife preservation and introduced new methods in livestock management.
The house shows how wealthy ranchers of the 1800s lived and provided for their families in the harsh Panhandle region. The rooms and their furnishings reflect the shift from frontier conditions to greater comfort.
Visitors should bring warm clothing since the open grassland offers little protection from wind and weather. The location is fairly remote, so it is wise to check opening times before visiting.
The listing covers 27.3 acres and four contributing buildings, among them a carriage house, cold storage, servants' quarters and the remains of a water tower. A predecessor building may have been absorbed into the house as its kitchen.
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