Irving in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Randle Clock Tower

Photographed by Morgan Petermann

1. Randle Clock Tower Marker

Inscription. The Whistlestop Plaza Clock Tower is dedicated to Marvin Randle for his legendary service, devotion and love for the City of Irving and its people.

Marvin, a native of Irving born in 1936, came from humble beginnings of working on his Uncle's farm, picking cotton and then learning a skill in the Irving High School trades program. Marvin started his own family business, Irving Counter Top in 1962. He built a life based on faith, family and hard work. His success enabled him to give back to his community through selfless service.

You will never know a man who loves Irving more deeply, who cherishes its history more profoundly, or who served the people more willingly than Marvin Randle. His contributions are timeless. City Council Member 1971-1977 - Mayor 1977-1981

In addition to numerous regional appointments and positions, Marvin Randle volunteered many hours serving the Irving Community. Irving Arts Board Member, Irving Museum Board Member, Chairman of Irving Centennial Committee, Member of Irving Rotary Club as a Paul Harris Fellow Member, Past President of Irving Heritage Society

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 32° 48.872′ N, 96° 56.768′ W. Marker is in Irving, Texas, in Dallas County. It is at the intersection of Rock Island Road and North Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Rock Island Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Irving TX 75060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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 Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Main Street, Irving, Texas (a few steps from this marker); Irving Lumber Company (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Caster Cabin (about 700 feet away); Britain Family (about 800 feet away); Estelle Community

Photographed by Morgan Petermann

2. Randle Clock Tower Marker

(about 800 feet away); Bear Creek Community (about 800 feet away); Elm Community (about 800 feet away); Heritage Park Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Irving.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2024, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2024, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.