Look for the "Republish This Story" button underneath each story. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. S Middleton and Son. To put this massive ranch in perspective, the ranch encompasses almost 225 square miles of land. Late Four Sixes Ranch owner Anne Marion honored at Ranching Heritage Center. 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, Sheridan may not be a household name. The 6666 Ranch is under contract for the first time ever. is currently under contract for the first time in its history., Since then, the sale of the ranch has been announced as official several times, but all the announcements turned out to be premature. By 1936, there were 20,000 Hereford cattle on the ranch, as well as purebred quarter horses. The terms of her will dictated all of her ranching operations would be sold. Much of 1883 was filmed in Fort Worth. In 1910, Burnett moved on to oil and banking, handing the ranch off to his eldest son. The ranch, which contains over 142,000 acres, was reportedly purchased by a group led by . [4] A hundred broodmares are bred on the ranch every year. Not a member? "Yellowstone," a television series directed by Sheridan, was filmed on the ranch. The Dixon Creek section spans 114,455 acres of land in Carson and Hutchinson counties. Oil and gas is also produced on the property and the new owner will receive a quarter of the mineral rights. Lubbock-based land brokerage and appraisal firm Chas S. Middleton and Son listed the property for sale at $341 million. Often rumored and occasionally reported but until now never confirmed, the legendary 6666 Ranch has been sold. 2004. [7], As of 3December2020[update], 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. S. Middleton and Son LLC said "Sheridan is the . 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. 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. 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. In all that we do, earning the trust and respect of our audience is paramount. Read more about our editorial independence policyhere. 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. Forth Worth Star-Telegram reported that the ranch was sold for $192.2 million on Friday. Taylor Sheridan, fellow Texan and American screenwriter, now owns a property filled with the history starting in the 1800s, according to a news release. The republication tool generates the appropriate html code. 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. A "Yellowstone" producer with Fort Worth ties purchased the historic 'Four Sixes Ranch.'. 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. Any web site our stories appear on must include a contact for your organization. The ranches are were on the market for a total of $347.7 million. The ranch generally measures approximately 20 miles long from north to south and around 12 miles wide from east to west. 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. GUTHRIE, Texas The Four Sixes Ranch, or 6666 Ranch, is officially under new ownership. This video will be a. The 6666 Ranch sold to Yellowstone Creators Group in May of 2021. He set aside 15,000 acres of that land for his company GH America Energy LLC to oversee . 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. 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. There are also four camps, each with barns and employee housing. [3] The main ranch house is off U.S. Highway 82. BOX 130 Guthrie, TX 79236. Sam Middleton, owner, broker and appraiser for Chas. Milt was my best friend and confidant, and an instrumental part of this historic sale. She had a love for the land and ranching was in her blood. The properties are being sold for a combined $341.7 million. 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. . Being one of the largest ranches in Texas, the 6666s Ranch comprises 142,372 acres, more or less. Paschal High School in Fort Worth. This was also Rogers' final film. March 15, 2022. [4] The Dixon Creek section spans 108,000 acres of land in Carson and Hutchinson counties. Retired CIA station chief . If you share our stories on social media, please tag us in your posts using. There's a bigger Teton Ridge & Taylor Sheridan connection beyond 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. 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. A price was not disclosed. Contact him atbob.francis@fortworthreport.org. 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. Located on the South Texas coast near Corpus Christi, the Jones . 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. That house still stands, and his legacy bears a mark on Texas. [4], After Burnett's death in 1920, the ranch was inherited by his granddaughter, Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy. The Burnett Foundation also is the founding donor of the Fort Worth Report. [4] In the 1960s and 1970s, the barn on the ranch was used in advertisements for Marlboro, the cigarette brand. Don Bell, of United Country Real Estate . The 6666 Ranch went up for sale at the end of 2020 under Chas. 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. Lubbock Hospitality / Lubbock Hospitality, Chas. 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. It includes a state-of-the-art water filtration plant, 20 employee houses, two bunk houses, an airplane hangar, and a private landing strip. In all emails, link directly to the story at fortworthreport.org and not to your website. [7] She purchased Grey Badger II and Hollywood Gold, two show horses which lived on the ranch. China isn't apparent in the picture here though. First and foremost, it's enormouswith three divisions totaling over 266,000 acres, it's larger than San Antonio . By 1917, Burnett set his eyes on crafting "the finest ranch house in West Texas.". Approximately 700 acres have been reseeded to improved bluestem pasture. Taylor Sheridan, the creator of the Yellowstone . Do not copy stories straight from the front-end of our web-site. Jones Family Ranch - 255,000 acres. Sam Middleton, Owner/Broker of Chas. A nearby horse division is home to an over 48,000-square-foot arena, as well as several barns and stables. The 6666 Ranch may soon have a new owner. Click here to sign in. 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 . 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. nationally and internationally. Reports are that the buyer could be the screenwriter/producer Taylor Sheridan. The price tag was $347.7 million, as stipulated in her will. 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. S Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales, Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, Got a story tip? First you have to create an account and then you have to pick if you want to subscribe to digital and or print. It contains 13 bedrooms, 13 baths, threepowder rooms, two kitchens, dining room and threefireplaces, according to an article from 2020. 6666 Ranch Horse Division Burnett Ranches, LLC 6666 Ranch P.O. Sheridan is a co-creator and producer on the popular Paramount Network television series Yellowstone and a spin-off series, 1883. 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. All rights reserved. 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. 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 King of Western Swing James Robert Wills, who performed with his family at the ranch occasionally. Sheridans Paramount+ Western series Yellowstone shot segments last year on the ranchs Guthrie and Borger County divisions. 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. And now Paramount+ has announced that a second spinoff, 6666 (working title), will also air on the new streaming service. Click here to send it to us, Click! 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. Bob Francis is business editor for the Fort Worth Report. 'Yellowstone' TV show, morefilmed at 6666 Ranch, Here's how the Lubbock community can help families impacted by Uvalde school shooting, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [10], H. Allen Anderson, "FOUR SIXES RANCH," Handbook of Texas Online (, H. Allen Anderson, "DIXON CREEK (CARSON COUNTY)," Handbook of Texas Online (. 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. (Courtesy of Lubbock Hospitality | Image used under Creative Commons). At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. 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. Tennessee-born Dan Waggoner began ranching in 1849 with six horses and more than 240 longhorn cattle near Decatur in Wise County. S. Middleton. When the ranches were first listed they came with a combined asking price of $341 million. The ranch, also known as the 4-6's, was founded in 1870 and covered multiple counties. 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. Also reportedly involved in the new ownership is Ron Burkle, a Los Angeles investor who has helped provide financing for Sheridans productions. 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. And a3,600-square-foot enclosed airplane hangar with a 65-foot by 6,000-foot asphalt lighted private landing strip. Much of 1883 was filmed in Fort Worth. The Business Press reported way back in May 2021 that the ranch was on the market, citing a Twitter announcement from Chas. The Blue Hills Wind Farm was planned for the . 10. the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock. Already a member? (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 . [3], Burnett raised purebred Herefords and Durham bulls, which won national prizes at livestock shows all over the United States. Chappell, Henry and Wyman Meinzer. The success of Yellowstone has caused interest in a second, related series from Sheridan based on the 6666 Ranch.. Established in 1870 by Samuel Burk Burnett, today the 6666 Ranches include three divisions with over 266,255 acres of land across West Texas. While the sprawling lands cover a large area, the headquarters was on the 4-6's near Guthrie. Copyright 2022 by KSAT - All rights reserved. LOCATION King County ACRES 350,000 PRIMARY . [4] He also bred purebred quarter horses. Sources told the Fort Worth Business Press the "group" backing the sale is Paramount. Taylor Sheridan and an investor group bought the ranch in May 2021, according to sources. A true working cattle ranch, the Four Sixes brings more than 100 years of superior cattle breeding expertise to our Angus cattle program. 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. 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. The over 9,000-acre ranch has a 2006 log home, multiple barns, a livestock working facility, and a shop/garage. According to Francis Jan. 22 story for Fort Worth Report: Sam Middleton, owner, broker and appraiser for Chas. The success of Yellowstone has caused interest in a second, related series from Sheridan based on the 6666 Ranch. Expand. '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. Paschal High School in Fort Worth, Francis wrote. 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. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Unlike Yellowstone Ranch, this second spinoff's title, 6666, is derived from a real-life, beyond-legendary Texas ranch of the same name. [5][6], The ranch was established by Samuel Burk Burnett in 1900 after he purchased the land from the Louisville Land and Cattle Company. 'Yellowstone': Season 5 premiere date set; Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren to star in '1932' prequel, Want to boost your home's value? Sam Middleton of Chas. Panther-City Media Group. Now former Business Press Editor Bob Francis reports that the sale is in fact official. The properties are being sold for a combined $341.7 million. He met with Quanah Parker andTheodore Roosevelt, and in 1905 invited President Roosevelt to a wolf hunt. One Yellowstone prequel called 1883 is only weeks away, and it will introduce fans to the origins of the Dutton family empire. Sheridan is a co-creator and producer on the popular Paramount Network television series Yellowstone and a spin-off series, 1883. 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. A 7,000-square-foot owners house is located on the grounds, along with barns, four employee houses, a bunkhouse, and stalls. To learn more about the history of the 6666s Ranches, visit the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock. Beth, in turn, decided to follow her husband, Rip, saying she couldn't be . A set of historic Texas ranches have hit the market for the first time in 150 years. All three divisions of the 6666 Ranch sold to Yellowstone Creators Group. Taylor Sheridan, fellow Texan and American . Now in 2020, China has purchased over 100,000 acres in West Texas for what they say is an economic project. That house still stands, and his legacy bears a mark on Texas. Our stories may appear on pages with ads, but not ads specifically sold against our stories. Four Sixes is an unbelievable venture spanning 260,000 . Located in the northern Texas panhandle, 6666 Frisco Creek Ranch Division was acquired in 2016 and is now for sale for $12.2 million. 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] The Dixon Creek runs through this section of the ranch near Panhandle, Texas. & the Frisco Creek Ranch Div. While the sprawling lands cover a large area, the headquarters was on the 4-6's near Guthrie. 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. 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). "Mackintosh and T.J.," a 1975 movie starring Roy Rogers, was filmed at the ranch. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. This includes the 'Run For A Million' reining event and a fan contest to be on Yellowstone TV in 2021. [3] Instead, the name comes from the first herd he raised on the ranch, which was branded "6666". 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. 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. The listing is held exclusively by Chas. Burnett started in the ranching business at the age of 19, when he purchased 100 head of cattle branded with the four sixes. The legendary Four Sixes Ranch, part of the late Anne Marions estate, has been sold, several sources confirmed Jan 22. 3, 2021 at 6:11 PM PDT. The Four Sixes Ranch, or 6666 Ranch, has been sold to a group led by Yellowstone screenwriter and producer Taylor Sheridan, according to the Fort Worth Business Press. The Business Press reported way back in May 2021 that the ranch was on the market, citing a Twitter announcement from Chas. S. Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales. 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. Copyright 2021 KCBD. He died on June 27, 1922. The actual offer on the historic ranch is not known. SOLD. He's the guy who created "Yellowstone" and has been responsible for bringing in the above stars to our city. In February of this year, the descendent of Captain Burnett, Anne Burnett Marion passed away. 12:28 PM. The Four Sixes Ranch near Guthrie in West Texas officially sold on Friday, according to Sam Middleton, owner and broker for Chas. 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. The ranch, also known as the Four Sixes, was founded in 1870 and covered multiple counties. S. Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales confirmed . This land is typically farmed in wheat for seasonal grazing. & the Frisco Creek Ranch Div. Anne Marion, who assumed management of the 6666s Ranch in 1980, diedon Feb. 11, 2020. He met with Comanche leader Quanah Parker andTheodore Roosevelt, and in 1905 invited President Roosevelt to a wolf hunt. He and son W.T. 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 property is located in King County. In 1910, Burnett moved on to oil and banking, handing the ranch off to his eldest son. 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. Sign-up for Fort Worth Magazine's newsletters to stay up to date with what is happening around town! Mary Claire Patton has been a journalist with KSAT 12 since 2015. by Brandi Addison. Her will wished for the ranching operations to be sold. Box 65, Fort Worth, TX 76101, Business Press reported way back in May 2021. In Foal, Inc. Millsap, TX (951) 9294533. [4] Three years later, in 1921, oil was found on the ranch, thus turning it into a very profitable enterprise. The remainder of the ranch, being over 140,000 acres, remains in native pasture. -Chas. I was so honored to have represented the buyers interest in this historic purchase, and look forward to watching the next chapter of this piece of Texas history unfold," Bell added. P.O. The Legendary Four Sixes Ranch, along with the Dixon Creek Ranch Div. During that hunt, Burnett influenced an area's name change from Nesterville to Burkburnett. 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. 6666 Ranch photo courtesy Charles S. Middleton. His show however, is. 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. Subscribing to our services is a three step process. The Fort . 6666 Ranch. 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.

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