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Site of the Town of Runnels

Ballinger, Runnels County

Marker Text

First county seat of Runnels County. Established in 1880 as Runnels City. Declined after removal of the county seat to Ballinger in 1888.

Marker Details

Address FM 2887
Location Description from Ballinger, take FM 2887 north about 5 miles
Marker # 4390
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code ghost towns
Latitude, Longitude 31.806303, -99.951103

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