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Established in 1882, Sanderson's original name was "Strobridge," after the president of the transcontinental railroad construction company. Strobridge was later renamed Sanderson after the railroad engineer, Joseph P. Sanderson. Early Sanderson was frequented by border bandits, one of them being Pancho Villa. Pancho and his Mexican band were greatly feared during the early 1900s, when cattle rustling was at its peak. There were not enough Texas Rangers to protect Sanderson's cattle from the frequent raids, so the government agreed to provide feed for the ranchers' horses if the ranchers would provide their own protection. The outfit they formed became famously known as the "River Riders."

For health care, both Pecos County General Hospital in Iraan and Pecos County Memorial Hospital in Fort Stockton can be reached in less than an hour. Hunters will quickly learn that Sanderson is the ultimate hunting destination. Four giant hunting ranches allow outdoorsmen to set their sights on deer, turkey, quail and much more. Sanderson is less than 90 minutes from Big Bend National Park, one of the largest yet least visited of our nation's parks. Over 801,000 acres await your exploration and enjoyment. From an elevation of less than 2,000 feet along the Rio Grande to nearly 8,000 feet in the Chisos Mountains, Big Bend includes massive canyons, vast desert expanses and the entire Chisos Mountain range. Here, you can explore one of the last remaining wild corners of the United States, and experience unmatched sights, sounds and solitude. Enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking and whitewater rafting on the famous Rio Grande, or go looking for some of the native wildlife, which includes turtles, toads, roadrunners, bats, lizards, deer, mountain lions and black bears. You, too, can enjoy the peace of the countryside and the rural charm of the wild west in Sanderson Texas. Contact us today, and we'll get you started on the road to a life filled with friendly folks and tall cacti.

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