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Colorado River Ferry Crossing

Ballinger, Runnels County

Marker Text

Used in 1880s for travel on Ballinger - San Angelo Road. Rates fixed by the county court ranged from one cent for a head of livestock to one dollar for 6 horses and a wagon. Ferry was in use until building of first cedar and pine wood bridge, 1888.

Marker Details

Address 8th St.
Location Description South end of 8th Street, Ballinger
Marker # 976
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code roads; water topics
Latitude, Longitude 31.737863, -99.942877

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