Wink
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member GeoGrands
N 31° 45.350 W 103° 09.462
13R E 674488 N 3514848
Located in Wink at FM 115 and 3rd St.
Waymark Code: WM15XC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member clayj
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Marker Number: 5865

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On land ruled up to 1874 by Comanche Indians, later part of famed "W" cattle ranch. Town "born" in 1926 when Roy Westbrook's Permian Basin oil discovery 1.5 miles to the north brought in 10,000 to 20,000 people, initiated area's conversion to industrialization. Named for Col. C. M. Winkler, famed Texas Confederate soldier. (1964)
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