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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZHI_old-dewey-lake_Crosbyton-TX.html
Once an important landmark for early surveys of this area, Dewey Lake got its name after surveyors returned from here to headquarters and found, to their embarrassment, they had not yet named this site. Gallantly, they decided to call it after lan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZHH_crosbyton-cemetery_Crosbyton-TX.html
Established in 1909, this cemetery was once part of a 90,000-acre ranch operated by the C. B. Livestock Company. Julian Bassett, part owner of the company and donor of the Crosbyton townsite, also gave the land for this burial ground when James Bo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZHG_lamar-family_Crosbyton-TX.html
In 1892 William Percy Lamar (1889-1946) came with his parents from Tarrant County to Crosby County, settling on a 160-acre homestead. He married Sarah Elzina Henson (1892-1963) in 1912. They prospered through farming, dairying, stock raising, and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZHF_j-j-pierce_Crosbyton-TX.html
Born at Blum, Texas. Became Sheriff of Crosby County in January 1947. Was killed in line of duty while arresting a bootlegger at Ralls, Texas. Dedicated to enforcement of law—a man of quiet courage and fearless character. Father of eight…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z85_site-of-leatherwood-school_Crosbyton-TX.html
This area of Crosby County was settled in 1898 by the family and relatives of M. G. Leatherwood. As other families began to arrive, the need for a nearby school became apparent. As a result, the Leatherwood Common School District was created in 19…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z84_pansy-baptist-church_Crosbyton-TX.html
The Pansy Baptist Church was organized in 1905 by J. V. Leatherwood, John Holt, P. H. Leatherwood, Snow Loyd, and J. M. Leatherwood to serve the residents of the Pansy Community. Church services were conducted in the school building until 1916 whe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z83_big-four-school_Crosbyton-TX.html
The community of Big Four lies a few miles north of Crosbyton. The W.H. Hames and M.A. Reynolds families moved here in 1902 and 1909, respectively, and four houses were built on land owned by the Morrison brothers around one windmill which supplie…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z82_g-w-smith-home_Crosbyton-TX.html
Built 1914 for eldest son of Hank Smith, the first settler on South Plains of West Texas. Constructed of shiplap with three rooms on each side of hall. Veneered with rock from nearby canyon in 1936. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
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