It always amazes me just how big Texas is. It's huge. Even being a native Texan, you have to be impressed with its sheer size. The way I figure it, somebody somewhere has to own all this land.

So I set out on a mission to find out who owns the biggest piece of Texas. I didn't expect what I uncovered. According to a story from World Population Review, the largest private land owner in Texas is King Ranch Inc. in Kingsville, Texas. You'll find this ranch sprawled across 825,000 acres. That's bigger than the state of Rhode Island. The King Ranch has a history going back to 1853. Take a peek at this massive property.

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LOOK: HOLY COW, YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHO OWNS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF TEXAS

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We're taking a look at the largest private land owner in Texas according to World Population Review.

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The Brand That Started It All

It was in 1869 that the King Ranch registered its brand: The Running W.


 

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The Carriage House

The carriage house was built to house all the King Ranch horses.


 

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King Ranch Main House

The main house was completed after the original house was destroyed by fire.


 

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Captain Richard King

This iconic riverboat captain and businessman founded the King Ranch.


 

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Ranch Hands Hard at Work

From driving cattle to cooking meals, the King Ranch is a real working ranch.


 

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Plenty of Cowboys

With blue skies and wide open spaces, the King Ranch is a cowboy's paradise.


 

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Smile for the Camera

On the biggest ranch in Texas, you're sure to bump into a longhorn or two.


 

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Always a Great Time

At the end of a hard day's work, there's always time to have fun and unwind.

I must admit, before finding out about the King Ranch, I assumed the largest owner of land in Texas would have been a corporation or oil refinery. It's good to see the success of an honest, genuine businessman who saw a dream and chased after it. If Captain Richard King could see what his empire has turned into, I suspect he'd be a very proud man.

How about you? Ever wanted to own a ranch? I happen to know about one you may be interested in. It's a little pricey but the views are breathtaking.

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The beautiful home comes with over 111 acres of land.

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