Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Chadbourne Ranch, owned by Garland Richards and family, gets its name from Fort Chadbourne, which was built on what would become the ranch premises in 1852. Fort Chadbourne was named after Lt. Theodore Chadbourne, who was killed in 1846 at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma during the Mexican American War.
The ranch has more than 150 years of stewardship history, and the family has restored many of the historic fort buildings. The restoration efforts included building and operating their own museum with artifacts, firearms and accounts of life on the Rolling Plains of Texas.
Water distribution efforts, rotational grazing and brush control along with lease hunting help keep the family busy on the property north of Bronte.
Find out more about the Lone Star Land Steward Program at: tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/land/private/lone_star_land_steward
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The Chadbourne Ranch, owned by Garland Richards and family, gets its name from Fort Chadbourne, which was built on what would become the ranch premises in 1852. Fort Chadbourne was named after Lt. Theodore Chadbourne, who was killed in 1846 at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma during the Mexican American War.
The ranch has more than 150 years of stewardship history, and the family has restored many of the historic fort buildings. The restoration efforts included building and operating their own museum with artifacts, firearms and accounts of life on the Rolling Plains of Texas.
Water distribution efforts, rotational grazing and brush control along with lease hunting help keep the family busy on the property north of Bronte.
Find out more about the Lone Star Land Steward Program at: tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/land/private/lone_star_land_steward
Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife
Join us on Instagram: instagram.com/texasparkswildlife
#texas #history #texashistory #landmanagement #conservation #wildlife
