Quarterman Ranch History

The History of Quarterman Ranch and it's relationship with the Episcopal Diocese of NW Texas is quite extraordinary. This interactive timeline highlights the historical events that brought to pass the establishment and ministry of Quarterman Ranch and it's partnership with the Diocese of Northwest Texas.

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1881-03-01 00:00:00

Quarterman Ranch History

The 60 year old history of Quarterman Ranch shares it's rich heritage with the 130+ year old Diocese of NW Texas that began in 1881!

1888-03-01 00:00:00

Bishop James Steptoe Johnson

Bishop James Steptoe Johnson was the Bishop of Western Texas from 1888-1910

1910-03-01 00:00:00

Bishop Edward Arthur Temple

Bishop Edward Arthur Temple was the Bishop of Missionary District of North Texas from 1910-1924

1910-03-01 00:00:00

North Texas Diocese Founded in 1910

This diocese was originally part of the Missionary District of North Texas.

1925-03-01 00:00:00

Bishop Eugene Cecil Seaman

Bishop Eugene Seaman was the Episcopal Bishop of Missionary District of North Texas from 1925 - 1945.

1932-03-01 00:00:00

The Dust Bowl Era

Families and whole towns packed up and moved away due to the dust storms.

1946-12-03 00:00:00

Bishop George H. Quarterman

Bishop George Henry Quarterman was consecrated on Dec. 3rd, 1948 as Bishop of Missionary District of North Texas and served from 1946-1958.

1953-03-01 00:00:00

Mrs. Betty Bivins Childers

Mrs. Betty Bivins Childers made the first offer of the home on 240 acres near Amarillo. Property temporarily went to St. Andrew's Church, Amarillo

1955-03-01 00:00:00

Mrs. Childers Renews Offer

Mrs. Betty Bivins Childers renews offer of home on 240 acres of land now known as Quarterman Ranch. The Diocese accepted with thanksgiving.

1956-03-01 00:00:00

Rev Claude Canterbury

1956 - The Rev Claude Canterbury was appointed Archdeacon with residence at center in the Ranch House.

1956-03-01 00:00:00

Committee Formed

1956 - A committee was formed for planning and building.

1957-03-01 00:00:00

Garrett House

1957 -The construction of Garrett House was completed.

1957-03-01 00:00:00

Temple House

1957 -The construction of Temple House was completed.

1957-03-01 00:00:00

Bivins Hall

1957 - The construction of Bivins Hall was completed.

1958-03-01 00:00:00

Diocese of Northwest Texas was Formed

1958 - The Diocese of Northwest Texas was formed on October 10th, 1958.

1958-03-01 00:00:00

Bishop George H. Quarterman

1958 - Bishop George Henry Quarterman served the newly formed Diocese of Northwest Texas from 1958-1972.

1958-03-01 00:00:00

Chapel of the Holy Spirit

1958 - Construction of the Chapel of the Holy Spirit was completed.

1961-03-01 00:00:00

Ware Hall

Construction of Ware Hall was completed in 1961.

1961-03-01 00:00:00

Quarterman House

Construction of Quarterman House was completed in 1961.

1967-03-01 00:00:00

Childers House

Construction of Childers House (Bishop's Quarters ad VIP) was completed in 1967.

1969-03-01 00:00:00

Infirmary

Construction of the Infirmary was completed in 1969.

1972-04-01 00:00:00

Bishop Willis Ryan Henton

Bishop Willis Ryan Henton served as the 2nd Bishop for the Diocese of Northwest Texas from 1972-1980

1980-12-13 00:00:00

Bishop Sam Byron Hulsey

Bishop Sam Byron Hulsey served as the 3rd Bishop of the Diocese of Northwest Texas from 1980-1997.

1997-02-01 08:00:13

Bishop Charles Wallis Ohl, Jr.

Bishop Charles Wallis Ohl, Jr. served as the 4th Bishop of the Diocese of Northwest Texas from February 1, 1997 - December 31, 2008.

2008-11-01 08:00:13

Bishop J. Scott Mayer

Bishop J. Scott Mayer has served as the 5th Bishop of the Diocese of Northwest Texas from 2008-Present.

Quarterman Ranch History

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