Morales Ranch

350 yards southwest stands a small rock house built in 1881 by settler Meliton Morales (1837-1924). Born in Mexico, Morales was kidnapped by Indians as a youth and spent 9 years in captivity. Moved to Texas in 1855. Came here from Duval County in 1874, bringing 200 Spanish goats and 2,000 sheep to start ranching. He and wife Ramona (Pena) had 9 children. He served on jury of first court convened after organization of county. He and wife are buried on the Manuel Morales Ranch in Schleicher County, near Kimble County Line. Descendants own this land.

Morales Ranch is a historical marker in Junction, Kimble County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Kimble County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 64 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.6054, -99.8756 near Junction. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Murr Ranch (historical marker), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bear Creek Settlement, Brambletye, and De Rubi, Marques.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5267003467. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.