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Site of 1,700-barrel-day oil gusher that touched off Ranger's fantastic oil boom in 1917. Marked by granite monument at T&P depot downtown.

Location: Ranger Texas

Other History nearby:
(Hico) Billy the Kid Museum
(Baird) Callahan County Pioneer Museum
(Mineral Wells) Crazy Water Well
(Glen Rose) Creation Evidences Museum
(Granbury) Dabney House
(Mineral Wells) Famous Water Company

06/08 Coming to The Ranger area
Fort Worth Show of Antiques and Art Fort Worth TX March8-9 Formerly the Dolly Johnson Antique Show, this is one of the oldest shows in Texas.
Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival Glen Rose TX April4-6 Live entertainment in historic Oakdale Park.
Dallas Greek Food Festival Dallas TX September27-29 The Greek Food Festival supports Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's ministries, community outreach, and youth programs.