Runnels County, Texas

Historical Markers in Ballinger, Texas

Duane tells the stories behind 19 Texas historical markers in Ballinger, in Runnels County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Cowboys & Cattle, Civil War, Native History, and Outlaws & Lawmen. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2005. 4 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.

Cowboys & Cattle Civil War Native History Outlaws & Lawmen

Ballinger, Runnels County, Texas

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Site of Pickettvilleplaced 1973
First civilian settlement in Runnels County. Founded 1862 by frontiersmen whose picket houses and corrals gave place its name.
Maverickplaced 1964
Founded in the 1870s. Named for Samuel A. Maverick (1803-1870), who came to Texas 1835. Fought in the Texas War for Independence.
W. H. Brownplaced 1967
Born in Georgia. With his parents came to Texas 1857. He and a brother, John, were Texas Rangers -- W. H. ("Billy") serving June-December 1874.
Ballingerplaced 1964
Originally called Hutchins City. Promoted by Santa Fe Rwy. Named for Judge William Pitt Ballinger (1825-1888), railroad attorney and townsite…
Charles H. Noyesplaced 1966
Charles H. Noyes, 21, died when his horse fell while rounding up cattle on the Noyes' Ranch.
J. W. Clampittplaced 1969
Pioneer Texas cattleman and law officer. Reared in Denton County, he joined brother-in-law in ranching, 1883-1886.

All 19 historical markers in Ballinger

Abilene & Southern Depot1978
Ballinger1964
Carnegie Library Building1977
Charles H. Noyes1966
Colorado River Ferry Crossing1972
Hoffman Cemetery2005
J. W. Clampitt1969
James Petty Flynt1969
Maverick1964
Runnels County1936
Runnels County Courthouse1967
San Clemente Mission1968
Site of Pickettville1973
Site of the Town of Runnels1936
St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church1984
Sylvester Adams1968
The Rev. Thomas Wadlington Cotten1976
W. H. Brown1967
Walthall Cemetery1976

Historical markers near Ballinger

Rowena5 stories · 9 mi
Winters19 stories · 17 mi
Bronte5 stories · 22 mi
Crews5 stories · 23 mi
Coleman11 stories · 32 mi
San Angelo37 stories · 34 mi

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