Upton County
Formed from Tom Green County. Created February 26, 1887, organized May 7, 1910. Named in honor of John Cunningham Upton 1828-1862, a distinguished Confederate officer killed at Manassas, August 30, 1862. County Seat, Upland, 1910-1921, Rankin, since. A cattle and sheep raising county. Oil wells dot the county.
31.2320° N, 101.8429° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
6 mi. E of Rankin at roadside park. Plate and seal reported missing Feb. 2007.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Rankin Rankin
- 5 mi W Rankin Cemetery Rankin
- 5.6 mi W John C. Upton and His Brother, W. F. Upton Rankin
- 5.6 mi W Upland First Upton County Seat Rankin
- 5.7 mi W First State Bank of Rankin Rankin
- 5.8 mi W Elliott Ranch Rankin