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Ballinger

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US 83 and SH 67, Ballinger, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 31° 44' 17.36036999988", -99° 56' 50.02389999996"
 
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     Originally called Hutchins City. Promoted by Santa Fe Rwy. Named for Judge William Pitt Ballinger (1825-1888), railroad attorney and townsite official. Distinguished Texas statesmen, veteran of the Mexican War. In the Civil War helped establish defenses of Galveston, served as Confederate receiver of enemy aliens property, was sent to negotiate peace for Texas. Ballinger is county seat, and farm-ranch center. Industries include dairying, meat products, leather goods manufacturing. Has annual rodeo, livestock and quarterhorse shows.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

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