Historical Marker

Yates Hotel

Historical marker location:
5th and Main St., Rankin, Texas
( Corner of 5th and Main St., Rankin)
Marker installed: 1964
Marker size: Medallion & Plate

Built as showplace by Ira Yates, for boom crowds drawn by his $15,000,000 gusher of 1926, on dry ranch with which he was "stuck" in swap off of a general store.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

As one of the most visible programs of the Texas Historical Commission (THC), historical markers commemorate diverse topics in Texas history, including: the history and architecture of houses, commercial and public buildings, religious congregations, and military sites; events that changed the course of local and state history; and individuals who have made lasting contributions to the state, community organizations, and businesses.

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