Charles Goodnight co-founded the JA Ranch in 1876, the first cattle ranch in the Texas Panhandle. In 1887, he built a Victorian home for his new venture, the Goodnight-Thayer Cattle Company. His wife Mary Ann helped run the ranch and preserve American bison. Today, the restored home features a spacious second-floor porch overlooking descendants of the Goodnights' original bison herd.
Location
2000 US-287
Clarendon, TX 79226
806-944-5591 for general information
806-205-2607 for group tours of 10 or more
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Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Guided House Tours
11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
Tickets
Adult $5
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3
Child (6-17) $2
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $8, each additional child $1
Programs
Public Tours
Living History Programs
Special Events
School Programs
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Plan Your Visit
Peer into pioneer prairie life during a tour of the Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight historic home.
Goodnight Ranch History
Charles Foxwing Goodnight was born March 5, 1836, on the family farm in Macoupin County, Illinois.
Support the Friends of Goodnight Ranch
Friends of Goodnight Ranch is a "Fiscally Sponsored Project" of the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (a 501(C)(3) nonprofit charitable organization). Your gift will directly support this organization.
Events at Goodnight Ranch
Cowboy Etiquette 101
Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.The Spirit of the West was forged around the campfire and on the cattle drives by men who believed in respect, honor and responsibility. Join us as we examine those very values that still exist today in cowboy culture.
Victorian Christmas Open House
Saturday 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.Goodnight House will be open to the public and beautifully dressed in Victorian Christmas Decor.
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