The
history of the ranch goes back more than 90 years when the land began to be
cleared for cultivation. In the first half of the 20th century mules were
used to pull the farm equipment until the early tractors came into use.
The ranch has included extensive cattle operations
over the years and was also home to buffalo and other exotic animals.
Riley
Allison (left) made major in roads into the evolution of the ranch with his
contracting company. He was also a part of the General Perry cavalry expedition
which chased outlaw Pancho Villa into Mexico. He was the first to plant pecan
trees on the property which is now the largest continuous orchard in Texas.
Allee,
the five-gaited riding horse, (above) was a fixture on the ranch in the
1950’s. The herd of Palomino horses (left), some of whose decendents
are still here, were also raised on the ranch.
