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The King Ranch Legacy<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

In 1853, Captain Richard King purchased a creek-fed oasis in the Wild Horse Desert of South Texas, sparking generations of integrity, preservation, and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n

King Ranch now covers 825,000 acres\u2014more land than the state of Rhode Island. Over the course of over 160 years, King Ranch led some of the first cattle drives, developed the Santa Gertrudis and Santa Cruz breeds of cattle, bred the finest Quarter Horses, and produced champion Thoroughbreds\u2014all under its iconic Running W\u00ae brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s King Ranch is a major agribusiness with interests in cattle ranching, farming (citrus, cotton, grain, sugar cane, and turfgrass), luxury retail goods, and recreational hunting.<\/span><\/p>\n

King Ranch continues to foster a culture of uncompromising quality, stewardship, and authenticity\u2014a true testament to Captain King\u2019s integrity and commitment to the land.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Explore King Ranch<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>\nRead About Our Legacy<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>\nBook a Tour<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>\nCommitment to Land Management<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>\nA Leader in Ranching & Cattle<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>\nExplore our Quarter Horses<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Discover King Ranch\u2019s Affiliated Websites<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div><\/div>\n\"king\nVisit Texas' premier hunting destination<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n\"king\nDiscover our legacy of handcrafted quality<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n\"king\nDrive the bold ruggedness of the King Ranch Ford Truck<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div>\n\"king\nProud to be your local John Deere dealer serving the South Texas area for over 100 years<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The King Ranch Legacy In 1853, Captain Richard King purchased a creek-fed oasis in the Wild Horse Desert of South Texas, sparking generations of integrity, preservation, and innovation. King Ranch now covers 825,000 acres\u2014more land than the state of Rhode Island. Over the course of over 160 years, King Ranch led some of the first cattle drives, developed the Santa … <\/p>\n

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