Marker Inscription
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.
About this site
Ballinger is a historical marker in Ballinger, Runnels County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Runnels County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 60 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7382, -99.9468 near Ballinger. The nearest cataloged historic site is Noyes, Charles H. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Runnels County Courthouse, Lynn - Hathaway Building, and Abilene & Southern Depot.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5399000288. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
