Travel Directions:
Follow Hwy 9 (also known as Township Road 282) 6.5 km
east of Beiseker to Range Road 252 (watch for the brown
“Grande Ole West Villa Ranch” sign). Turn right
(south) onto Range Road 252, go 1.6 km. The ranch is
behind the overgrown thicket on the east (left) side of
the road.
Remarks:
Yes, the sloping ceiling over the bed area, the window,
and the radiator are all there. The closet and its secret
compartment are mostly intact (the back wall has been
removed but is stored nearby). Ennis wept mightily in
this room and you will too.
Important:
Always obtain appropriate permission before entering
private property. Those planning to enter should bring
flashlights and be cautious of loose or missing
floorboards and railings. The building has been the
subject of pilferage and vandalism. Please leave all that
you find intact out of respect for the history, both real
and fictional, of this powerful place.
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