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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)
Wink is a historical marker in Wink, Winkler County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 15 historical markers documented in Winkler County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 17 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7544, -103.1577 near Wink. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rig Theatre (historic place), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Winkler County Discovery Well, Roy Orbison, and Old Duval Townsite.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5495005865. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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