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Rankin, Texas

Rankin is the county seat of Upton County, named for F.E. Rankin who discovered a valuable, much-needed source of water in 1911. The town now serves area ranchers and oilmen.

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Things to do near Rankin, TX

Great Marathon Basin

The Great Marathon Basin is a widely known geologic area noted for extensive surface outcroppings of varied rocks and mineral...

Annie Riggs Hotel Museum

The old hotel, built in 1899, was built on this stage route. Restored and maintained by local historical society. Fourteen ro...

University of Texas McDonald Observatory at Mount Locke

Built in 1932 following bequest from William J. McDonald, amateur astronomer. On 6,791-foot peak of Mount Locke. Site selecte...

Parker House Museum

The Parker House Museum is Odessa's newest addition to the historical records of Odessa. In 1935, the Parker family moved int...

Wet 'n Wild Water World

Water-oriented recreation park pumps a million gallons a day to provide "volcano" with water slides. Includes a lazy water tu...