The city of Ropesville is located in Hockley County, Texas, United States. The city lies uniquely at the U.S Highway 62/82. The city was the first settlement in Hockley County. The settlement started in the 1900s after the Spade Ranch was opened for colonization. Jimmy Jarrott was among the first settlers in this area by 1901. A depot, sectionhouse, stock pens and switches were established on the land donated by Isaac L. Ellwood. The facilities were erected by South Plains and Santa Fe Railroad Company. J.R Evans established the first general store in this area. In 1920, Evans also established a post office and became the postmaster.
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