Ralls in Crosby County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John R. Ralls Building
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017
1. John R. Ralls Building Marker
The largest of more than two blocks of business houses built between 1915 and 1919 by John R. Ralls, founder of this town. Used by the First National Bank which closed in 1930; then housed the Southwestern Public Service office until 1964.
Ralls donated his ranch land for lots for early homesites, the city square, the public school and all organized churches after the railroad by-passed Emma and crossed his land.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Erected 1967 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2803.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 33° 40.739′ N, 101° 23.063′ W. Marker is in Ralls, Texas, in Crosby County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Avenue and Watts Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Avenue. Marker is on the northwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ralls TX 79357, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early Settlers of Ralls (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Ralls
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017
2. John R. Ralls Building Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017
3. John R. Ralls Building
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
