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Pierce, Wharton County, Texas
 
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Abel Head "Shanghai" Pierce

 



Pierce's Hotel built in 1894 by rancher, Abel Head "Shanghai" Pierce next to the New York, Texas & Mexican rail line
constructed from Richmond to Victoria 1881-1883. All that remains of the hotel is the widow's walk now located in
the community of Pierce, Wharton County.

 



 

Site of
Pierce Hotel



 

Church at Pierce, Texas



 



 



SHANGHAI PIERCE
He rose from penniless cowboy
to the rank of Cattle King.

 




 



 

 

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Created
Oct. 26, 2016
Updated
Oct. 26, 2016
   

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