Historic Plaque, Balinger
Description:
Photograph of a historic plaque. It reads: "Ballinger originally called Hutchins City. Promoted by Sante Fe Rwy. Named for Judge William Pitt Ballinger (1825-1888), railroad attorney and townsite official. Distinguished Texas Statesman, 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,…
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Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type:
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Location:
31.73978398323481 -99.9471561624573
Partner:
UNT Libraries