The Business Press reported way back in May 2021 that the ranch was on the market, citing a Twitter announcement from Chas. 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. [3][4] In 1975, scenes of the movie Mackintosh and T.J. were filmed on the ranch. A Chinese company is evaluating its options now that Texas lawmakers have passed a bill to block it from building a wind farm in Val Verde County. Much of 1883 was filmed in Fort Worth. [4], After Burnett's death in 1920, the ranch was inherited by his granddaughter, Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy. The remainder of the ranch, being over 140,000 acres, remains in native pasture. -Chas. The success of Yellowstone has caused interest in a second, related series from Sheridan based on the 6666 Ranch. By 1917, Burnett set his eyes on crafting "the finest ranch house in West Texas.". 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. Our stories may appear on pages with ads, but not ads specifically sold against our stories. Marion died on Feb. 11, 2020. With connections to America's prominent historicfigures, including President Theodore Roosevelt and Quanah Parker, the ranch has a long history in Texas and the U.S. Recently featured on the hit show Yellowstone, the ranch was purchased in its entirety and will continue to represent the icon that it is in the ranching community, Bell said in a news release. Copyright 2021 KCBD. If you share our stories on social media, please tag us in your posts using. In 1900, he purchased the 8 Ranch in Guthrie, followed by the Dixon Creek Ranch. Get The Business Report for free in your inbox every Monday. Our reporting will be free to all who access our primary digital channels. Lubbock is 95 miles to the west, Wichita Falls is 115 miles to the east, and Fort Worth is 200 miles to the southeast. sold for the first time in its history. The legendary Four Sixes Ranch, part of the late Anne Marions estate, has been sold, several sources confirmed Jan 22. It includes a state-of-the-art water filtration plant, 20 employee houses, two bunk houses, an airplane hangar, and a private landing strip. Beth, in turn, decided to follow her husband, Rip, saying she couldn't be . The Burnett Foundation also is the founding donor of the Fort Worth Report. 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. [1][2] It spans 350,000 acres of land. 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. [citation needed] In May 2021, a buyer group represented by western filmmaker Taylor Sheridan purchased 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. There's a bigger Teton Ridge & Taylor Sheridan connection beyond the 6666 Ranch. [4] The Dixon Creek runs through this section of the ranch near Panhandle, Texas. Sheridan is a co-creator and producer on the popular Paramount Network television series Yellowstone and a spin-off series, 1883. One Yellowstone prequel called 1883 is only weeks away, and it will introduce fans to the origins of the Dutton family empire. It contains 13 bedrooms, 13 baths, threepowder rooms, two kitchens, dining room and threefireplaces, according to an article from 2020. In all that we do, earning the trust and respect of our audience is paramount. Sheridan told The Texas Spur he couldn't comment on the transaction but noted "the legacy of the 6666 Ranch and Miss Marion's . Located on the South Texas coast near Corpus Christi, the Jones . However, he and his descendants have denied this tale repeatedly. Forth Worth Star-Telegram reported that the ranch was sold for $192.2 million on Friday. Taylor Sheridan, fellow Texan and American . 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. Broker Chas S. Middleton and Son announced the 266,000-acre ranch and its famed horse division went into contract Monday, May 3. But how much do you really know about it? [4] The Dixon Creek section spans 108,000 acres of land in Carson and Hutchinson counties. In the past, there have been rumors saying Burnett won the ranch scoring four sixes in a poker game. He set aside 15,000 acres of that land for his company GH America Energy LLC to oversee . Approximately 700 acres have been reseeded to improved bluestem pasture. 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 National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock. [7] She purchased Grey Badger II and Hollywood Gold, two show horses which lived on the ranch. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Taylor Sheridan, the producer and writer of the show "Yellowstone" and its spinoff, "1883," bought the 6666 Ranch near Lubbock, sources told the Fort Worth Report. Contact him atbob.francis@fortworthreport.org. Others are reading: Here's how the Lubbock community can help families impacted by Uvalde school shooting. The Four Sixes Ranch, located about 200 miles from Fort Worth, sold for $192.2 million Friday. He is also a former president of the local Society [3] However, Burnett and his descendants have denied this folklore tale. 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. This land is typically farmed in wheat for seasonal grazing. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. If youre not able to add the byline, please include a line at the top of the story that reads: This story was originally published by Fort Worth Report and include our website. December 8, 2020, 9:47 AM. And a3,600-square-foot enclosed airplane hangar with a 65-foot by 6,000-foot asphalt lighted private landing strip. Yellowstone fans, rejoice! The legendary Four Sixes Ranch (often written as the 6666 Ranch) was recently sold for just under $200 million to a group that's believed to be led by Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. From the formation of American cattle branding to the system of modern ranching itself, Texas is the heart and soul of the nation's ranch history. The Dixon Creek section spans 114,455 acres of land in Carson and Hutchinson counties. You have to credit Fort Worth Report. Panther-City Media Group. Get award-winning Fort Worth area news in your inbox free. Hayman Capital Management founder and CIO Kyle Bass discusses Goldman Sachs acquiring 100% ownership of their securities joint venture in China and the growing threat of China to the U.S. Bullets are being fired into homes at RV resorts in Apache Junction, Snow survey: Confirmation of half of California out of official drought status, California continues to dig out from storm ahead of more snowfall, Knoxville Webb boys basketball loses 62-57 to Brentwood Academy highlights, Strawberry Festival kicks off Thursday in Plant City, 1-in-5 young Arizona students considered "chronically absent", Boeing employee bought lottery ticket because it was at $747M, a nod to the aircraft. A true working cattle ranch, the Four Sixes brings more than 100 years of superior cattle breeding expertise to our Angus cattle program. According to Francis Jan. 22 story for Fort Worth Report: Sam Middleton, owner, broker and appraiser for Chas. First you have to create an account and then you have to pick if you want to subscribe to digital and or print. . That house still stands, and his legacy bears a mark on Texas. Oil and gas is also produced on the property and the new owner will receive a quarter of the mineral rights. Sign-up for Fort Worth Magazine's newsletters to stay up to date with what is happening around town! 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. The properties are being sold for a combined $341.7 million. S. Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales. The ranch, also known as the 4-6's, was founded in 1870 and covered multiple counties. Reports are that the buyer could be the screenwriter/producer Taylor Sheridan. The over 9,000-acre ranch has a 2006 log home, multiple barns, a livestock working facility, and a shop/garage. [4], An unknown named television series based on the ranch was introduced as a backdoor pilot, during the fourth season of the drama series Yellowstone, released November 7, 2021 via the Paramount+ streaming service. The legendary 6666 Ranch was founded in 1870 by Samuel Burk Burnett on land he purchased from the Louisville Land and Cattle Company. Her will wished for the ranching operations to be sold. She was the fourth-generation owner, and after her passing was memorialized with an life-size bronze statue. Mary Claire Patton has been a journalist with KSAT 12 since 2015. 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. . Now former Business Press Editor Bob Francis reports that the sale is in fact official. by Brandi Addison. All rights reserved. The properties are being sold for a combined $341.7 million. BOX 130 Guthrie, TX 79236. The historic 6666 Ranch in West Texas, made up of more than 260,000 acres, has been sold for more than $320 million. Hedgecoke, in . S Middleton and Son Farm-Ranch Sales . In the terms of her will, Anne Marion granddaughter of the ranch's founder Samuel Burk Burnett dictated all her ranching operations would be sold, according to the release. Forth Worth Star-Telegram reported that the ranch was sold for $192.2 million on Friday. One of the largest and most historic ranches in Texas is for sale. In 1910, Burnett moved on to oil and banking, handing the ranch off to his eldest son. 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.). The collective listing price for all three divisions was $341 million. He's recognized as one of the best western storytellers, and judging by the popularity . Jones Family Ranch - 255,000 acres. The King of Western Swing James Robert Wills, who performed with his family at the ranch occasionally. Francis story is posted on the Business Press website. Lubbock-based land brokerage and appraisal firm Chas S. Middleton and Son listed the property for sale at $341 million. Sources told the Fort Worth Business Press the "group" backing the sale is Paramount. 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. He's the guy who created "Yellowstone" and has been responsible for bringing in the above stars to our city. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. 2004. 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. [3] Instead, the name comes from the first herd he raised on the ranch, which was branded "6666". [4] By 1936, there were 20,000 Hereford cattle on the ranch. 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. 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. [4] Three years later, in 1921, oil was found on the ranch, thus turning it into a very profitable enterprise. She was the fourth-generation owner, and after her passing was memorialized with an life-size bronze statue. 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, A nearby horse division is home to an over 48,000-square-foot arena, as well as several barns and stables. '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. Paschal High School in Fort Worth.. All three divisions of the 6666 Ranch sold to Yellowstone Creators Group. The Blue Hills Wind Farm was planned for the . He and son W.T. 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. [10], H. Allen Anderson, "FOUR SIXES RANCH," Handbook of Texas Online (, H. Allen Anderson, "DIXON CREEK (CARSON COUNTY)," Handbook of Texas Online (. Expand. The 6666 Ranch is under contract for the first time ever. She has reported on several high-profile stories during her career at KSAT and specializes in trending news and things to do around Texas and San Antonio. 6666 Ranch photo courtesy Charles S. Middleton. And a3,600 square foot enclosed airplane hangar with a 65 foot x 6,000 foot asphalt lighted private landing strip. The actual offer on the historic ranch is not known. 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. This was also Rogers' final film. These ranches are comprised of three separate divisions for a total of 266,255 acres. 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] He also bred purebred quarter horses. The Legendary Four Sixes Ranch, along with the Dixon Creek Ranch Div. A set of historic Texas ranches have hit the market for the first time in 150 years. Much of 1883 was filmed in Fort Worth. Late Four Sixes Ranch owner Anne Marion honored at Ranching Heritage Center. 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. 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. Its all one deal, 266,000 acres with all three ranches . "Mackintosh and T.J.," a 1975 movie starring Roy Rogers, was filmed at the ranch. Taylor Sheridan, fellow Texan and American . Hayman Capital Management founder and CIO Kyle Bass discusses Goldman Sachs . When the ranches were first listed they came with a combined asking price of $341 million. 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. As per The Texas Spur, Taylor Sheridan is the new owner of the legendary 6666 Ranch. Westerns filmmaker Taylor Sheridan has hit jackpot " he can now shoot whatever he likes on the . P.O. 12:28 PM. In 1900, he purchased the 8 Ranch in Guthrie, followed by the Dixon Creek Ranch. The 6666 Ranch went up for sale at the end of 2020 under Chas. Sheridans Paramount+ Western series Yellowstone shot segments last year on the ranchs Guthrie and Borger County divisions. Her will wished for the ranching operations to be sold. [3][7] Legend has it that he won the ranch from a card game, where he scored four sixes. Play Video. A 7,000-square-foot owners house is located on the grounds, along with barns, four employee houses, a bunkhouse, and stalls. The Business Press reported way back in May 2021 that the ranch was on the market, citing a Twitter announcement from Chas. Originally Appeared on Architectural Digest. Retired CIA station chief . March 15, 2022. Look for the "Republish This Story" button underneath each story. Please use Author Name, Fort Worth Report in the byline. I started the journey of representing the buyers with my late friend and real estate agent, Milt Bradford, said Bell. 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. To put this massive ranch in perspective, the ranch encompasses almost 225 square miles of land. 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. 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 . Paschal High School in Fort Worth, Francis wrote.