National and State Register

Cherokee Ranch

Douglas County

The ranch is a diverse property containing four 19th and 20th century building groups; a 20th century replica of a 15th century Scottish castle; historic roadways, spectacular landforms and views, pastures and corrals, a wildlife preserve; and an important prehistoric archaeological site. 

A view of the ranch from a distance on a hill with evergreen trees around it.

Cherokee Ranch 

The 1924 castle was designed by Burnham Hoyt and constructed by Cornish stonemasons from stone quarried on the site.