Marker Inscription
This cemetery was established in 1915. Soon after the founding of Rankin, by civic leaders Ira Yates, J. H. Felps, Tom F. Hickox, and Dr. J. H. Johnson. Johnson's niece, Mary Evelyn Johnson, was the first to be buried here in 1916. Many burials occurred during the 1920s. When population in the area increased greatly after oil was discovered in Upton and Pecos counties. Rankin Cemetery is known to contain the unmarked graves of two bank robbers. The graveyard is a good reflection of the heritage of this area of the state. 1985
About this site
Rankin Cemetery is a historical marker in Rankin, Upton County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 21 historical markers documented in Upton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 24 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.2152, -101.9251 near Rankin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Yate's Hotel (historical marker), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Elliott Ranch, Upton, John C. and W.F., and Upton County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5461004201. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
