Wyoming ranch held by one family for four generations lists for $24.5 million
A historic 1,542-acre ranch in Wyoming, owned by the Wallop family for four generations, has been listed for sale at $24.5 million. The property is notable for its royal connections, having hosted Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Why it matters
The sale of such a legacy property offers a glimpse into the intersection of American ranching history and British aristocratic influence.
This 1,542-acre Quarter Circle Lazy B Ranch in north-central Wyoming, which has been in one family since 1889, is now on the market. The legacy property, which was once visited by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, is listed for $24.5 million through Century 21 BHJ Realty.A legacy property owned by a family for four generationsTucked beneath the skyline of the Bighorn Mountains, this ranch was founded by Oliver H. Wallop (Noll), the youngest son of a Victorian earl. “He settled in southern Montana, where he introduced the region’s first thoroughbred horses. By 1889, he had moved south to Big Horn, Wyoming, establishing what became known as Canyon Ranch, which includes the historic Quarter Circle Lazy B,” the listing says.In 1925, he unexpectedly inherited the title of 8th Earl of Portsmouth. Despite his nobility, he remained devoted to his Wyoming ranch until his death in 1942.
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