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Joan and Dan Ratliff put their historic and award-winning motel up for sale on Monday.The Reporterw ill h ave a n i n-depth story about their reasons and thoughts in next week’s issue.

Joan McKinney Ratliff is the third-generation owner of the property which has been in her family since 1918.

In 2015 Rainbow Courts was recognized as a Recorded Historic Landmark which is the highest historic recognition awarded by the State of Texas.

Famous guests include Bob Wills and Tennessee Williams.

The 49-bed property on four acres is being listed by Kathryne Parsley Roddam for $3.9 million.