The King Ranch is famous because it is huge, encompassing over 825,000 acres in six counties, and old, dating from 1852. The King family controlled the ranch until 1997.
King Ranch is one of the largest ranches in the United States with 825,000 acres. Richard King was a steam boat captain before becoming a rancher in the 1800's. King Ranch is famous for its tours which gives a peek into what life was like for a real cowboy.
