Dublin in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Dr. Harlan L. Raley

Photographed by James Hulse, April 28, 2024

1. Dr. Harlan L. Raley Marker

Inscription. Dr. Raley bought this dental practice from Dr. Henry Potts in 1951. He practiced dentistry and orthodontics at this location until 2021, when he sold the practice to Dr. Thomas Carroll. Dr. Raley, a Clyde native, grew to love Dublin when his father, William Raley, became the Dublin School superintendent. Dr. Raley enrolled at John Tarleton Agricultural College, but left to enlist in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor near the end of the Pacific Theater. Dr. Raley graduated from the University of Texas following the war. He then went on to attend Baylor University College of Dentistry in Dallas. Dr. Raley married the love of his life, Eddie Louise Graham, in 1955. Dr. Raley was an avid member of the Flying Dentists Association for 30 years. Dr. Raley enjoyed serving several generations of his patients at this very location for 70 years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.

Location. 32° 5.126′ N, 98° 20.481′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Texas, in Erath County. It is on North Grafton Street north of East Blackjack

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Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located on the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 N Grafton St, Dublin TX 76446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Early Commercial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hogan Blacksmith Shop (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Hogan Blacksmith Shop (about 500 feet away); Dublin National Bank (about 500 feet away); First National Cutting Horse Association-Sanctioned Cutting (about 500 feet away); Dr Pepper Texas (about 500 feet away); Dublin Rodeo (about 600 feet away); Dublin Dr Pepper Bottling Company (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map

Dr. Harlan L. Raley Office and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 28, 2024

2. Dr. Harlan L. Raley Office and Marker

of all markers in Dublin.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.