Trivia Answer:
William Howard Taft came to Texas in October of 1909. His half brother, Charles P. Taft had invited him to visit the 165,000 acre Taft Ranch (known in legal documents as the Coleman-Fulton Pasture Company.) A nine hole golf course was built for the occasion, as well as a hotel to house the press and dignitaries. The 340 pound president greatly enjoyed the ice cream at the company creamery.