Rankin, TX, United States
Upton County. Formed from Tom Green County. Created February 26, 1887, organized May 7, 1910. Named in honor of John Cunningham Upton 1828-1862, a distinguished Confederate officer killed at Manassas, August 30, 1862. County Seat, Upland, 1910-1921, Rankin, since. A cattle and sheep raising county.
Oil wells dot the county. #5613
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 18268 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off