Elliott Ranch
Built 1880 near old Butterfield Stage Road by Geo. Elliott, from San Antonio, one of first to go so far out on open range. Had to haul water from head of the Concho, 50 miles. His home was first polling place in what became Upton County in 1887. Headquarters 1905-1928 for Mayer Halff and brother's J. M., "Quien Sabe", Circle Dot herds. After Upton County organized, 1910, served as a mail station, a salt house, cowboys' bunkhouse. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.
31.2209° N, 101.9396° W
Where to Find It
At the Yates Hotel (5th and Main Sts.) Rankin
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S Yates Hotel Rankin
- 0.2 mi NW First Baptist Church of Rankin Rankin
- 0.3 mi NW Site of First Church in Upton County Rankin
- 0.3 mi N First State Bank of Rankin Rankin
- 0.4 mi N Upland First Upton County Seat Rankin
- 0.4 mi N John C. Upton and His Brother, W. F. Upton Rankin