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John Robinson Ralls

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0.7 mi. W on US 82, in Ralls Cemetery, Ralls, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 40' 27.2612299998", -101° 24' 3.3189000012"
 
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    Born on a Monroe County, Georgia, plantation; came to Texas, 1890. In 1906, traded flourishing general store for 10,000-acre ranch. Founded Ralls, 1911, at point where Crosbyton-South Plains Railroad crossed land. Donated land for townsite and gave 12 acres for first school. Built most of business houses including first theater. Gave lots plus much of construction costs for all churches in town. Recorded, 1967.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

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