The Business Press reported way back in May 2021 that the ranch was on the market, citing a Twitter announcement from Chas. And a3,600 square foot enclosed airplane hangar with a 65 foot x 6,000 foot asphalt lighted private landing strip. Taylor Sheridan, fellow Texan and American . 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. [10], H. Allen Anderson, "FOUR SIXES RANCH," Handbook of Texas Online (, H. Allen Anderson, "DIXON CREEK (CARSON COUNTY)," Handbook of Texas Online (. First and foremost, it's enormouswith three divisions totaling over 266,000 acres, it's larger than San Antonio . The historic ranch was established in 1870 and now spans 266,255-plus acres in West Texas. The legendary 6666 Ranch was founded in 1870 by Samuel Burk Burnett on land he purchased from the Louisville Land and Cattle Company. 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. 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. Milt was my best friend and confidant, and an instrumental part of this historic sale. During her tenure, the 6666 Ranches attained a national reputation for fine quarter horses and quality cattle.. SOLD. : These 5 improvements can increase your resale price. 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.. In 1900, he purchased the 8 Ranch in Guthrie, followed by the Dixon Creek Ranch. Anne Marion, who assumed management of the 6666s Ranch in 1980, diedon Feb. 11, 2020. The Fort . [7] She purchased Grey Badger II and Hollywood Gold, two show horses which lived on the ranch. 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. December 8, 2020, 9:47 AM. Sheridan told The Texas Spur he couldn't comment on the transaction but noted "the legacy of the 6666 Ranch and Miss Marion's . Approximately 700 acres have been reseeded to improved bluestem pasture. January 24, 2022. Late Four Sixes Ranch owner Anne Marion honored at Ranching Heritage Center. Lubbock is 95 miles to the west, Wichita Falls is 115 miles to the east, and Fort Worth is 200 miles to the southeast. Posted on May 3, 2021 by Molly Montag. 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. The 6666 Ranch went up for sale at the end of 2020 under Chas. 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. He's the guy who created "Yellowstone" and has been responsible for bringing in the above stars to our city. [4] The Dixon Creek runs through this section of the ranch near Panhandle, Texas. Sources did confirm that the sale was made to a group led by screenwriter/producer Taylor Sheridan, who grew up in Texas and graduated from R.L. Sam Middleton, Owner/Broker of Chas. The 6666 Ranch is under contract for the first time ever. Updated: May. Taylor Sheridan, the creator of the Yellowstone . Our stories may appear on pages with ads, but not ads specifically sold against our stories. Established in 1870 by Samuel Burk Burnett, today the 6666 Ranches include three divisions with over 266,255 . [3], Burnett raised purebred Herefords and Durham bulls, which won national prizes at livestock shows all over the United States. A "Yellowstone" producer with Fort Worth ties purchased the historic 'Four Sixes Ranch.'. A set of historic Texas ranches have hit the market for the first time in 150 years. Click here to sign in. Marion. 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. 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. If you share our stories on social media, please tag us in your posts using. S. Middleton. He died on June 27, 1922. [8][9], Paintings depicting portions of the ranch have been painted by Tom Ryan and Mondel Rogers. Anne Marion, who assumed management of the 6666s Ranch in 1980, diedon Feb. 11, 2020. [3][7] Legend has it that he won the ranch from a card game, where he scored four sixes. The terms of her will dictated all of her ranching operations would be sold. The Fort Worth Business Press also confirmed the news stating the sale was made to a group led by screenwriter/producer Taylor Sheridan, who grew up in Texas and graduated from R.L. & the Frisco Creek Ranch Div. Hedgecoke, in . Sheridans Paramount+ Western series Yellowstone shot segments last year on the ranchs Guthrie and Borger County divisions. To put this massive ranch in perspective, the ranch encompasses almost 225 square miles of land. To learn more about the history of the 6666s Ranches, visit the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock. Francis story is posted on the Business Press website. (Courtesy of Lubbock Hospitality | Image used under Creative Commons). Copyright 2022 by KSAT - All rights reserved. Forth Worth Star-Telegram reported that the ranch was sold for $192.2 million on Friday. Paschal High School in Fort Worth, Francis wrote. The final purchase price of the ranches remains undisclosed, but its publicly known the ranches were collectively listed for sale at $341 million just for the real estate itself, said Bell. S Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales: The Legendary Four Sixes Ranch along with the Dixon Creek Ranch Div. Fort Worth Business Press Check out the list of the largest ranches in the Lone Star State to see how many you know. The 6666 Ranch sold to Yellowstone Creators Group in May of 2021. the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock. 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 . It contains 13 bedrooms, 13 baths, threepowder rooms, two kitchens, dining room and threefireplaces, according to an article from 2020. 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 . The Four Sixes Ranch near Guthrie in West Texas officially sold on Friday, according to Sam Middleton, owner and broker for 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. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. 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. Sheridan is a co-creator and producer on the popular Paramount Network television series Yellowstone and a spin-off series, 1883. Approximately 1,000 acres of the ranch are in cultivation and farmed on a dryland basis. You are required to follow the guidelines and use the republication tool when you share our content. Now in 2020, China has purchased over 100,000 acres in West Texas for what they say is an economic project. 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. Its all one deal, 266,000 acres with all three ranches . P.O. The Dixon Creek section spans 114,455 acres of land in Carson and Hutchinson counties. 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In 1910, Burnett moved on to oil and banking, handing the ranch off to his eldest son. Marion died in February, prompting the sale. In less than two years Sun bought up roughly 140,000 acres in the county through subsidiaries he controls. She had a love for the land and ranching was in her blood. S Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales, Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, Got a story tip? Soon after, he purchased the Dixon Creek Ranch in the Texas Panhandle and also began to expand the 8 Ranch into what now is known as the 6666s Ranch. Its very humbling to have been part of this legendary passing of the torch. Tennessee-born Dan Waggoner began ranching in 1849 with six horses and more than 240 longhorn cattle near Decatur in Wise County. [3] Instead, the name comes from the first herd he raised on the ranch, which was branded "6666". BOX 130 Guthrie, TX 79236. Located on the South Texas coast near Corpus Christi, the Jones . This was also Rogers' final film. Get The Business Report for free in your inbox every Monday. Jones Family Ranch - 255,000 acres. 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. Westerns filmmaker Taylor Sheridan has hit jackpot " he can now shoot whatever he likes on the . The 6666 Ranch went up for sale at the end of 2020 under Chas. In all emails, link directly to the story at fortworthreport.org and not to your website. 12:28 PM. 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. Samuel Burk Burnett, who later went on to become an influential cattleman in Texas history, founded the ranch in 1870 at the age of 19. As per The Texas Spur, Taylor Sheridan is the new owner of the legendary 6666 Ranch. "Mackintosh and T.J.," a 1975 movie starring Roy Rogers, was filmed at the ranch. The over 114,000-acre property is home to a cow/calf ranching unit. U.S. intelligence is casting a suspicious eye at their claim. Do not copy stories straight from the front-end of our web-site. To republish online, simply click the button, copy the html code and paste into your Content Management System (CMS). [3][7] They bred Brangus cattle with Herefords to produce the Black Baldy, a cattle breed resistant to cedar flies. [3] The main ranch house is off U.S. Highway 82. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Equine Medical Services Columbia, MO (573) 4434414. Tom Ryan & The 6666 Ranch of King County, Texas, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/apf01, https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/rbd56, "American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum: 6666 Ranch", "Historic 6666 Ranch Almost Twice the Size of Chicago Gets the Perfect Steward", "Historic west Texas 6666's Ranch sold to 'Yellowstone' creator", "Yellowstone: 6666 Release Date, Cast, And Plot - What We Know So Far", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=6666_Ranch&oldid=1138085196, This page was last edited on 7 February 2023, at 23:46. "Mackintosh and T.J.," a 1975 movie starring Roy Rogers, was filmed at the ranch. 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. & the Frisco Creek Ranch Div. I do need to correct myself here. The success of Yellowstone has caused interest in a second, related series from Sheridan based on the 6666 Ranch.. You can only publish select stories individually not as a collection. We depend on our members to fund our Fort Worth and Tarrant County business reporting. 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. By 1936, there were 20,000 Hereford cattle on the ranch, as well as purebred quarter horses. The 6666 Ranch may soon have a new owner. "Tom" Waggoner took in more ranchland in 1870 . Taylor Sheridan, fellow Texan and American . You cant edit our stories, except to reflect relative changes in time, location and editorial style. If you are not familiar with the ICSI procedure, click on the video above to learn more. Her will wished for the ranching operations to be sold. 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. Lubbock-based land brokerage and appraisal firm Chas S. Middleton and Son listed the property for sale at $341 million. The listing is held exclusively by Chas. Click here to sign up and enjoy member benefits, like commenting on articles. [4] He also bred purebred quarter horses. 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 property includes an airplane hangar and a private landing strip. A price was not disclosed. In 1910, Burnett moved on to oil and banking, handing the ranch off to his eldest son. the ranch was being sold in accordance with the will of owner Anne Burnett Marion, who had died in February that year; it was listed on the market for a total of $347.7 million . 2004. [4] Three years later, in 1921, oil was found on the ranch, thus turning it into a very profitable enterprise. [4], After Burnett's death in 1920, the ranch was inherited by his granddaughter, Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy. 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 ranch, also known as the 4-6's, was founded in 1870 and covered multiple counties. S. Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales confirmed . (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 . S Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales, and Neils Agather, Burnett Foundation executive, confirmed the sale occurred on Friday, Jan. 21, but said that was all they could say at this time., Sources did confirm that the sale was made to a group led by screenwriter/producer Taylor Sheridan, who grew up in Texas and graduated from R.L. The properties are being sold for a combined $341.7 million. 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. S Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales, and Neils Agather, Burnett Foundation executive, confirmed the sale occurred on Friday, Jan. 21, but said that was all they could say at this time. 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. Taylor Sheridan and an investor group bought the ranch in May 2021, according to sources. 3, 2021 at 6:11 PM PDT. Contact him atbob.francis@fortworthreport.org. We executed the PSA two days before he passed away, and while I regret that he wasnt there with me to see the purchase close, I know he was somewhere smiling down. He died on June 27, 1922. Four Sixes Ranch has been featured heavily in the last season of Yellowstone, which stars Kevin Costner, among others. Located in the northern Texas panhandle, 6666 Frisco Creek Ranch Division was acquired in 2016 and is now for sale for $12.2 million. You have to credit Fort Worth Report. The properties are being sold for a combined $341.7 million. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Dixon Creek Ranch has a water lease with Phillips Petroleum Company, which gives the company the right to extract ground water from 3,200 acres in exchange for an annual payment. 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. (Direct comment from Taylor Sheridan gathered by Texas Spur newspaper.). Bob Francis is business editor for the Fort Worth Report. S. Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales. Oil and gas is also produced on the property and the new owner will receive a quarter of the mineral rights. The third division is Frisco Creek, with 9,428 acres located in Sherman County. 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. Hayman Capital Management founder and CIO Kyle Bass discusses Goldman Sachs . A nearby horse division is home to an over 48,000-square-foot arena, as well as several barns and stables. GUTHRIE, Texas The Four Sixes Ranch, or 6666 Ranch, is officially under new ownership. 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. According to Fort Worth Report, the 142,000-acre ranch located in Guthrie, Texas, was originally listed for a whopping $340 million, however the most recent listing from Chas S Middleton showed a price of $192,202,200. Others are reading: Here's how the Lubbock community can help families impacted by Uvalde school shooting. The 6666 Ranch is under contract for the first time ever. The King of Western Swing James Robert Wills, who performed with his family at the ranch occasionally. [5][6], The ranch was established by Samuel Burk Burnett in 1900 after he purchased the land from the Louisville Land and Cattle Company. The Blue Hills Wind Farm was planned for the . China purchases Texas Ranch near US Air Force Base, foreign threat grows: Kyle Bass. 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. The sale price has not been reported but sources say one of the keys to finalizing the transaction was the involvement of Neils Agathers wife, Elaine, who is a top executive with Chase Bank and reportedly helped with the financing of the deal that was being overseen by her husband. The 6666s Ranch located at Guthrie, Texas contains 142,372 acres. Lubbock Hospitality / Lubbock Hospitality, Chas. 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But how much do you really know about it? COWGIRL inspires the Modern Western Lifestyle. The price tag was $347.7 million, as stipulated in her will. [4] By 1936, there were 20,000 Hereford cattle on the ranch. ADDRESS: 2003 8th Ave., #300, Fort Worth, TX 76110PHONE: 817.405.9318EMAIL: hello@fortworthreport.orgOur MissionWe pledge to produce high-quality objective local journalism that informs public decision-making, addresses the quality of life of our communitys citizens, holds our policymakers accountable and tells our readers stories by listening to them and making sure they are valued and understood. Retired CIA station chief . In 1900, he purchased the 8 Ranch in Guthrie, followed by the Dixon Creek Ranch. Also reportedly involved in the new ownership is Ron Burkle, a Los Angeles investor who has helped provide financing for Sheridans productions. Read more about our editorial independence policyhere. A 7,000-square-foot owners house is located on the grounds, along with barns, four employee houses, a bunkhouse, and stalls. Marion died on Feb. 11, 2020. Sheridan is a co-creator and producer on the popular Paramount Network television series Yellowstone and a spin-off series, 1883. This was also Rogers' final film. Panther-City Media Group. However, he and his descendants have denied this tale repeatedly. He set aside 15,000 acres of that land for his company GH America Energy LLC to oversee . 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. The 6666 Ranch (pronounced Four Sixes), originally part of the massive Burk Burnett holdings, was eventually passed down to his great-granddaughter, Anne Burnett Marion. Look for the "Republish This Story" button underneath each story. 6666 Ranch Horse Division Burnett Ranches, LLC 6666 Ranch P.O. FWTX.COM All rights reserved. S Middleton and Son Farm - Ranch Sales, announced the 6666s Ranches sale in a release in December. . The collective listing price for all three divisions was $341 million. [3][4] In 1975, scenes of the movie Mackintosh and T.J. were filmed on the ranch. Sheridan may not be a household name. Beth, in turn, decided to follow her husband, Rip, saying she couldn't be . It contains 13 bedrooms, 13 baths, threepowder rooms, two kitchens, dining room and threefireplaces, according to an article from 2020. The property is located in King County. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Need to be in-the-know on Fort Worth area business news? During that hunt, Burnett influenced an area's name change from Nesterville to Burkburnett. Bell and the lateBradford combined their years of knowledge living and working in both ranching andreal estate industriesto bring this transaction the expertise it required, according to the release. He and son W.T. And now Paramount+ has announced that a second spinoff, 6666 (working title), will also air on the new streaming service. 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. Much of 1883 was filmed in Fort Worth. All three divisions of the 6666 Ranch sold to Yellowstone Creators Group. The over 9,000-acre ranch has a 2006 log home, multiple barns, a livestock working facility, and a shop/garage. Much of 1883 was filmed in Fort Worth. A nearby horse division is home to an over 48,000-square-foot arena, as well as several barns and stables. "Yellowstone," a television series directed by Sheridan, was filmed on the ranch. In February of this year, the descendent of Captain Burnett, Anne Burnett Marion passed away. Sam Middleton of Chas. 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. It includes a state-of-the-art water filtration plant, 20 employee houses, two bunk houses, an airplane hangar, and a private landing strip. There's lots of exciting news for fans of the top-rated cable show. 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. Sam Middleton, owner, broker and appraiser for Chas. 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 Legendary Four Sixes Ranch, along with the Dixon Creek Ranch Div. 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. [4] The Dixon Creek section spans 108,000 acres of land in Carson and Hutchinson counties. The 6666 Ranch (pronounced Four Sixes), originally part of the massive Burk Burnett holdings, was eventually passed down to his great-granddaughter, Anne Burnett Marion. Paschal High School in Fort Worth. The republication tool generates the appropriate html code. The success of Yellowstone has caused interest in a second, related series from Sheridan based on the 6666 Ranch. When the ranches were first listed they came with a combined asking price of $341 million. 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. The ranch generally measures approximately 20 miles long from north to south and around 12 miles wide from east to west. Oil was discovered on the property in 1921 and business expanded greatly. There's a bigger Teton Ridge & Taylor Sheridan connection beyond the 6666 Ranch. While the sprawling lands cover a large area, the headquarters was on the 4-6's near Guthrie. If you are a fan of the show Yellowstone then you are probably familiar with The 6666 Ranch. The 6666 Ranch, or "Four Sixes Ranch," developed by rancher Samuel Burnett, sold for the first time in its 150-year history for potentially over $300 million. (In 2020, the lease payment was $164,000.) The 6666 Ranch sold to Yellowstone Creators Group in May of 2021. Taylor Sheridan, fellow Texan and American screenwriter, now owns a property filled with the history starting in the 1800s, according to a news release.