NRHC

 

Scott White, Ph.D.
Barton House Centennial Coordinator
742-0498 Ext. 236

 

 

 

Overview

 

The Barton's first tractor.  This was a steam-powered tractor and was used on the Barton's property.

 


This is a photograph of Jack Sneed Barton counting sheep.


 

A photograph of Ben Wood and Sam Barton.

 


This is a photograph of Cassie Marie Barton and a sibling making mischief in front of their home. The Barton house is visible in the background.


 

A photograph of a corral on the TL Ranch.

 


This is a photograph of the Bartonsite School (building in background) and some of its students.


 

A photograph of the Barton House under construction.

 


The Barton family preparing to take a drive in J.J. Barton's two-cylinder Buick touring car.


 

Some pens, barns and silos on the Bartonsite.

 


Members of the Barton family enjoy watermelon at a picnic near the Barton house.


 

One of the residences of Bartonsite.

 


The Barton House as it appeared early in its history..


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