Iraan, Texas
With the 1928 discovery of oil, Iraan, Texas exploded into existence of hastily constructed frame buildings and tents. The name, chosen in a contest, combines names of the townsite owners, Ira and Ann Yates.
With the 1928 discovery of oil, Iraan, Texas exploded into existence of hastily constructed frame buildings and tents. The name, chosen in a contest, combines names of the townsite owners, Ira and Ann Yates.
Alley Oop, comic strip caveman, was created by V.T. Hamlin while he lived in Iraan. Visitors can see Alley Oop and Dinny in gigantic figures in the 7.2
Iraan, TX RecreationArcheology, anthropology, geology; photos and maps show historical development of El Paso. Campus, Univ. of Texas at El Paso,...
First reported by early settlers in 1883, the mysterious glowing orbs still defy explanation. Since then the legend, and the ...
Founded 1777 to serve Spanish military garrison and government. Still in daily use, chapel stands as built 200 years ago, pre...
Established in 1681, and later dedicated Corpus Christi de la Ysleta, 1690; damaged by both floods and fires, but restored an...