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Midland, Midland County

Marker Text

First newspaper published in Midland County. Printed in 1885 in frame building once on this site. Copies were hand-set and hand printed at rate of 5 per hour on old-style press. County court proceedings were printed at .75 cent per square inch. J. C. Rathbun was editor and publisher. (1970)

Marker Details

Address 219 W Main St.
Location Description 219 W. Main St., Midland
Marker # 14
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code newspapers
Latitude, Longitude 32.001911, -102.182678

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