Staked Plains
First newspaper published in Midland County. Printed in 1885 in frame building once on this site. Copies were hand-set and hand printed at rate of 5 per hour on old-style press. County court proceedings were printed at .75 cent per square inch. J. C. Rathbun was editor and publisher. (1970)
31.9995° N, 102.0746° W
Where to Find It
219 W. Main St., Midland
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SE John Valentine Pliska Midland
- 0.1 mi S Former Site of Midland National Bank Midland
- 0.1 mi W The Yucca Theatre Midland
- 0.1 mi SW The Petroleum Building Midland
- 0.1 mi E Dorsey Home Midland
- 0.1 mi E Brown-Dorsey House Midland