Near Junction in Kimble County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Morales Ranch
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 8, 2018
1. Morales Ranch Marker
350 yards southwest stands a small rock house built in 1881 by settler Meliton Morales (1837-1924).
Born in Mexico, Morales was kidnapped by Indians as a youth and spent 9 years in captivity.
Moved to Texas in 1855. Came here from Duval County in 1874, bringing 200 Spanish goats and 2,000 sheep to start ranching.
He and wife Ramona (Pena) had 9 children. He served on jury of first court convened after organization of county. He and wife are buried on the Manuel Morales Ranch in Schleicher County, near Kimble County Line.
Descendants own this land.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3467.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 30° 36.212′ N, 99° 52.524′ W. Marker is near Junction, Texas, in Kimble County. Marker is at the intersection of Ranch to Market Road 2291 and County Road 210, on the left when traveling north on Road 2291. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Junction TX 76849, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Murr Ranch (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bear Creek Settlement (approx. 1.8 miles away);
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 8, 2018
2. Morales Ranch Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 691 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
