Michaelis Ranch
Encyclopedia
The Michaelis Ranch is a historic cattle ranch located near Kyle, Texas
United States
. The ranch was founded by Max G. Michaelis Sr. in the late 1890s, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places
.
The ranch was known in the early 20th century as one of the largest producers of donkeys in the United States
, and became famous in the 1930s for introducing Charolais cattle
to the United States
. The ranch was also home to Helen Michaelis
, the first woman inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame
.
Kyle, Texas
Kyle is a town in Hays County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,314 at the 2000 census; it was 26,103 in the 2008 census estimate, making Kyle one of the fastest growing cities in Texas.-Geography:...
United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The ranch was founded by Max G. Michaelis Sr. in the late 1890s, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
.
The ranch was known in the early 20th century as one of the largest producers of donkeys in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, and became famous in the 1930s for introducing Charolais cattle
Charolais cattle
Charolais cattle are a beef breed of cattle which originated in Charolais, around Charolles, in France. They are raised for their meat and are known for their composite qualities when crossed with other breeds, most notably Angus and Hereford cattle...
to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The ranch was also home to Helen Michaelis
Helen Michaelis
Helen Michaelis was a key figure in the organization and development of the modern Quarter Horse...
, the first woman inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame
The American Quarter Horse Association has created a Hall of Fame in Amarillo, Texas to honor both people and horses who contributed to the growth of the American Quarter Horse. Any one may nominate either people or horses to be considered. Nominations from the membership are due by October 1. They...
.