Marker Inscription
Now abandoned, the town of Upland (10 miles N) was intended as a station on the rail line from St. Louis to Chihuahua, Mexico. It was also located near the stage route of the Butterfield mail line. Henry Halff and his son platted the townsite in 1908 and a school opened the same year. In 1910 Upland was named the first county seat and a stone courthouse was constructed later. By passed by new rail lines and suffering from a severe drought, the town declined. Homes and buildings were moved here by 1921 when Rankin became the new seat of government.
About this site
Upland, First Upton County Seat is a historical marker in Rankin, Upton County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 21 historical markers documented in Upton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 24 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.2278, -101.9366 near Rankin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Upton County Courthouse (courthouse), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Upton, John C. and W.F., First State Bank of Texas, and First Church in Upton County.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5461005611. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
