Few pieces of land in America carry as much history, mystique, and cultural weight as the 6666 Ranch — also known as the Four Sixes Ranch — in West Texas. For over 150 years, it was owned by a single family. Then, in 2022, it sold for the first time ever — to a group led by one of the most powerful storytellers in Hollywood. Here is the complete, verified ownership story of one of the most iconic ranches in American history.
What Is the 6666 Ranch?
The Four Sixes Ranch, or 6666 Ranch, is located near Guthrie, Texas, and comprises three separate divisions across West Texas. The 6666 Ranch Headquarters covers 142,372 acres in King County, the Dixon Creek Division spans 114,455 acres in Hutchinson County, and the Frisco Creek Division covers 9,428 acres in Sherman County — totaling over 266,000 acres of working ranchland.
That is roughly the size of New York City multiplied by four. The 6666 Ranch is not just big — it is a fully operational working ranch that raises cattle and breeds some of the most prized Quarter Horses in the country, with a brand and a legacy that stretches back to 1870.
Who Owns the 6666 Ranch Right Now in 2026?
Taylor Sheridan leads the group that owns the historic 6666 Ranch in Texas. He also owns the Bosque Ranch west of Fort Worth, and purchased Papa’s Creek Ranch in Star Valley, Wyoming in 2024. Sheridan owns approximately 267,000 acres of ranchland in Texas and ranks No. 49 on the 2025 Land Report 100.
Taylor Sheridan is part of the ownership group that bought the real Four Sixes Ranch. He does not appear to be the ranch’s sole individual owner. The purchase was made by a group, the final price was not publicly disclosed, and the often-cited $192 million figure referred only to the ranch’s headquarters division — not the entire operation.
Sources told the Fort Worth Business Press that the group backing the sale is Paramount. That connection to Paramount makes sense — Sheridan is the creator of Yellowstone and its spinoffs, all of which air on Paramount Network and Paramount+, and the 6666 Ranch itself is the filming location and the subject of the planned 6666 spinoff series.
Ownership and Key Stakeholders Table
| Owner / Party | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Sheridan | Lead Owner & Group Frontman | Hollywood screenwriter, producer, and director; grew up in Texas; ranked No. 49 on 2025 Land Report 100 |
| Paramount / Investor Group | Co-Owners | Unnamed group of investors; Paramount reported as key backer of the purchase |
| Anne Burnett Marion (Estate) | Previous Owner (Deceased 2020) | Fourth-generation Burnett family heir; owned ranch for decades; will triggered the first-ever sale |
| Samuel “Burk” Burnett | Original Founder (Historical) | Founded the ranch in 1870; one of the most powerful cattlemen in Texas history |
| Burnett Family (1870–2022) | Historical Owners | Held the ranch continuously for over 150 years until the 2022 sale |
| United Country Real Estate | Sale Broker | Don Bell and the late Milt Bradford represented the buyers in the transaction |
| Chas. S. Middleton and Son | Listing Broker | Sam Middleton listed the ranch and confirmed the sale closed on January 21, 2022 |
The Origin Story: How the 6666 Ranch Was Born
Samuel Burk Burnett was one of the most influential and wealthiest cattlemen in Texas history. He built the 6666 Ranch by purchasing several smaller ranches and joining them together, eventually building what was, at the time, described as “the finest ranch house in Texas” in Guthrie in 1917.
Burk Burnett started with almost nothing — a small herd of cattle and an eye for land. By the time he was done, he had assembled one of the greatest ranching empires in the history of the American West, known for its quality cattle, its world-class Quarter Horses, and a brand that became synonymous with Texas pride. The ranch operated under continuous Burnett family ownership from 1870 all the way to 2022 — a remarkable 152-year run under one family’s stewardship.
When the fourth-generation heir Anne Burnett Marion died in February 2020, provisions of her will called for the sale of what had grown to three divisions in Texas. That triggered the first ownership change in the ranch’s entire history — and set the stage for one of the most talked-about real estate deals in American ranching.
How Taylor Sheridan Came to Own It
Sheridan’s group signed a contract for the property all the way back in December 2020, then closed the deal in early 2022. It was the first time in more than 150 years that the land had changed hands.
The ranch was sold in its entirety to a group who “are going to carry on the 6666 tradition and stay in the ranching business,” confirmed broker Sam Middleton. The sale closed on January 21, 2022.
The asking price when the ranch was first listed was $341 million for all three divisions. The final sale price was never publicly disclosed. The often-cited $192 million figure referred only to the asking price for the 142,372-acre Headquarters Division near Guthrie — not the entire operation. Some reports have cited a final total of over $320 million for all three divisions combined, though this remains unconfirmed.
Sheridan grew up in Texas “in the shadow of the Four Sixes,” he told Hollywood Reporter. “To just get one of their horses was a status symbol, because they’re so well trained.” For Sheridan, buying the ranch was not just a business decision — it was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream rooted in his Texas upbringing.
Taylor Sheridan: The Man Behind the Purchase
Taylor Sheridan is one of the most powerful and prolific creators in modern television. He is the writer and producer behind Yellowstone, 1883, 1923, Tulsa King, Mayor of Kingstown, and the upcoming 6666 series. Every one of these shows airs on Paramount Network or Paramount+, making Sheridan the cornerstone talent of Paramount’s entire streaming strategy.
Sheridan is not just a screenwriter and director — he is also a working rancher. He owns and operates multiple ranches, including Texas’s historic 6666 Ranch, where he runs cattle and Quarter Horses. He also uses his ranches as locations for his productions.
The 6666 Ranch has already appeared prominently in Yellowstone, and it is set to be the central location for the upcoming 6666 spinoff — a show described as exploring the history of the legendary property that was “founded when Comanches still ruled West Texas.”
The Three Divisions of the 6666 Ranch
The combined acreage of the 6666 Ranch is approximately 266,255 acres, including the Headquarters Division in King County at 142,372 acres, the Dixon Creek Division in Hutchinson County at 114,455 acres, and the Frisco Creek Ranch Division in Sherman County at 9,428 acres.
Each division operates as a distinct working ranch unit — raising cattle, breeding Quarter Horses, and maintaining the land management traditions that Burk Burnett established over 150 years ago. The headquarters at Guthrie is the heart of the operation, featuring the historic 13-bedroom, 13-bathroom main ranch house built from quarry rock in 1917 that is now one of the most recognizable structures in Texas ranching history.
The 6666 TV Show: What It Means for the Ranch
The connection between the 6666 Ranch and Hollywood is now inseparable. Sheridan’s plan from the beginning was to use the real ranch as both a working cattle and horse operation and as the filming location for his television universe.
As of August 9, 2026, 6666 has no publicly confirmed release date. The show has been in development since the ranch sale, with Sheridan serving as executive producer alongside John Linson, Art Linson, David Glasser, Ron Burkle, and Bob Yari. When it does air on Paramount Network, the real ranch and its new ownership group will be at the very center of one of the most anticipated shows in the Yellowstone universe.
The Bottom Line
The 6666 Ranch — one of the most historic and iconic pieces of land in American history — sold for the first time in over 150 years when it closed on January 21, 2022. The buyer was a group led by Taylor Sheridan, the Texas-born Hollywood screenwriter and producer best known for creating Yellowstone. Paramount is reported to be a key backer of the ownership group. The final sale price was never publicly disclosed, though the ranch was originally listed at $341 million for all three of its West Texas divisions totaling over 266,000 acres.
Sheridan is not just the owner on paper — he is a working rancher who runs cattle and Quarter Horses on the property and ranks No. 49 on the 2025 Land Report 100 of America’s largest landowners. The 6666 Ranch is simultaneously one of the greatest working cattle ranches in Texas and the heart of a multi-billion-dollar television universe.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who owns the 6666 Ranch in 2026?
The 6666 Ranch is owned by a group led by Taylor Sheridan, the Texas-born Hollywood screenwriter and creator of Yellowstone, with Paramount reported as a key financial backer.
Q2. When did Taylor Sheridan buy the 6666 Ranch?
The sale agreement was signed in December 2020 and officially closed on January 21, 2022 — the first time the ranch had changed hands in over 150 years.
Q3. How much did Taylor Sheridan pay for the 6666 Ranch?
The final sale price was never publicly disclosed. The ranch was originally listed at $341 million for all three divisions, and some reports cite a final price of over $320 million.
Q4. Who owned the 6666 Ranch before Taylor Sheridan?
The Burnett family owned the ranch continuously from its founding in 1870 until 2022. The last owner was Anne Burnett Marion, whose will triggered the sale after she passed away in February 2020.
Q5. Who founded the 6666 Ranch and when?
The 6666 Ranch was founded in 1870 by Samuel “Burk” Burnett, one of the wealthiest and most influential cattlemen in Texas history.
Q6. How big is the 6666 Ranch?
The ranch covers approximately 266,255 acres across three divisions in West Texas — the Headquarters Division (142,372 acres), Dixon Creek Division (114,455 acres), and Frisco Creek Division (9,428 acres).
Q7. Is the 6666 Ranch still a working ranch?
Yes. The 6666 Ranch continues to operate as a fully working cattle and Quarter Horse breeding ranch under Taylor Sheridan’s ownership group.
Q8. Will the 6666 TV show be filmed at the real ranch?
Yes. The upcoming 6666 spinoff series, produced by Taylor Sheridan for Paramount Network, is set to be filmed at the real 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, Texas, though as of August 2026 it has no confirmed release date.
