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Runnels County, Texas
Historical Markers in Ballinger, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 7 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: Native History, Outlaws & Lawmen, Cowboys & Cattle, and Texas Revolution. The markers on this list were placed between 1964 and 1978. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Start with these Ballinger stories
- 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.
- James Petty Flyntplaced 1969
Sheriff of Runnels County 1908-1914; 1920-1924. Elected at age 30. Last man to hold combined post of tax collector-sheriff in county.
- San Clemente Missionplaced 1968
The first mission known to have been established in Texas east of the Pecos River, San Clemente was a hastily built, two-room structure located on a…
- Walthall Cemeteryplaced 1976
This burial ground is the last surviving evidence of Walthall community. Situated west of here, just across the Colorado River, Walthall was the…
All 7 historical markers in Ballinger
Historical markers near Ballinger
- Winters7 stories · 18 mi
- Robert Lee6 stories · 32 mi
- San Angelo19 stories · 32 mi
- Coleman6 stories · 36 mi
- Abilene22 stories · 49 mi
- Sweetwater5 stories · 55 mi
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