26 Bar Ranch (John Wayne Ranch)
Immersed in the Hereford’s history in Eagar, AZ, sits the 26 Bar Ranch. It was first known as the Milky Way Ranch in the 1940’s with its big white show barn which housed many Hereford cattle. The barn is now a local landmark. In 1964 the ranch became the 26 Bar Ranch or John Wayne’s Ranch, who was one of the owners. Wayne, along with Ken Reafsnyder and Louis Johnson, his business partners, kept the ranch until John Wayne’s death in 1979 from lung and stomach cancer. Lately, I have heard rumors that Bigfoot has been seen near the ranch. I don’t know if that is true or not, but it would be worth checking out. John Wayne and Louis Johnson
It's sad to think these places have been left to decay in that beautiful countryside. I wonder what the large house looked like back in the day?
ReplyDeleteI bet it was a lovely home with a big family living inside. We really wanted to explore the inside but the "No Trespassing" sign stopped us.
DeleteThe photos and house are so very beautiful. Next time I'm in the US, I'll definitely visit some of the spots you photographed.
ReplyDeleteIf you love photographing interesting places, take many of the back roads. That is where my friend and I always find the best places to photograph.
DeleteIs it just me or does anyone else look at those pics and think --- I could fix that up?
ReplyDeleteThat two story house looks pretty dangerous to step into. Either the floor would give way or part of the ceiling might fall on your head! Those houses have been there for such a long time. I would guess those structures are about 100 years old. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteIn response to Barry's comment: No way! I wouldn't want to tackle that much work!
That house is huge. I bet it looked pretty in its prime. Now... not so much. More in the line of 'creepy.'
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