On land ruled up to 1874 by Comanche Indians, later part of famed W cattle ranch. Town born in 1926 when Roy Westbrook's Permian Basin oil discovery 1.5 miles to the north brought in 10,000 to 20,000 people, initiated area's conversion to industrialization. Named for Col. C. M. Winkler, famed Texas Confederate soldier. (1964)
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Wink Historical Marker Location Map, Texas
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