Historical Marker
Wink
Historical marker location:
FM 115 and 3rd St., Wink, Texas
( Jct. of N 3rd & FM 115, Wink)
Marker installed: 1964
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).