Burkburnett in Wichita County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

1960 Ford Milk Truck

Burkburnett

— Boomtown ★ USA —

1960 Ford Milk Truck Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

1. 1960 Ford Milk Truck Marker

Inscription. This milk truck recalls the development of Preston Dairy Products Company. Brothers Hugh and Brack Preston started the firm in the 1920's as a small dairy operation. Three generations of the Preston family led the company through continued expansions, eventually becoming a major distributor of milk and juice products to convenience stores, schools, and military bases throughout the southwestern United States. Preston Dairy was a key employer in the Burkburnett community through the 1990's. Many little league baseball players wore the familiar blue and white logo of Preston Dairy on teams sponsored by the company.

Erected by Burkburnett Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 34° 5.778′ N, 98° 34.503′ W. Marker is in Burkburnett, Texas, in Wichita County. It is at the intersection of West 3rd Street and N Wigham Street, on the left when traveling west on West 3rd Street. The marker is located next to the milk truck. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 W 3rd St, Burkburnett TX 76354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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: Panhandle Oil and Refining Company (here, next to this marker); Charley Lee Coe

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(a few steps from this marker); The First National Bank of Burkburnett (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Burkburnett (approx. ¼ mile away); Booker T. Washington Elementary School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Providence Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Home of Monroe Dodson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Journey's End Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burkburnett.

Billy Ray Mize - Supplemental Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

2. Billy Ray Mize - Supplemental Marker

1960 Ford Milk Truck and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

3. 1960 Ford Milk Truck and Marker

Artwork of the side of the Milk Truck image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

4. Artwork of the side of the Milk Truck

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.