Marker Number |
2803 |
Atlas Number |
5107002803 |
Marker Title |
John R. Ralls Building |
Index Entry |
Ralls, John Robinson, Building |
Address |
801 Main Street |
City |
Ralls |
County |
Crosby |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
279069 |
UTM Northing |
3729078 |
Subject Codes |
commercial buildings; pioneers; Business topics, general; Botany |
Marker Year |
1967 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
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Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text |
The largest of more than two blocks of business houses built between 1915 and 1919 by John R. Ralls, founder of this town. Used by the First National Bank which closed in 1930; the housed the Southwestern Public Service office until 1964. Ralls donated his ranch land for lots for early homesites, the city square, the public school and all organized churches after the railroad by-passed Emma and crossed his land. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967. |