Crosbyton in Crosby County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lamar Family
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017
1. Lamar Family Marker
Inscription.
Lamar Family. . 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 business. In 1957 Elzina established the Percy and Zina Lamar Foundation. Gifts to the community include building and continued support of Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum and Community Center, a tribute to the Lamar Family and all West Texas Pioneers. Other gifts include a Masonic Hall and donations to Methodist charities.
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 business. In 1957 Elzina established the Percy and Zina Lamar Foundation. Gifts to the community include building and continued support of Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum and Community Center, a tribute to the Lamar Family and all West Texas Pioneers. Other gifts include a Masonic Hall and donations to Methodist charities.
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3016.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 33° 39.473′ N, 101° 12.68′ W. Marker is in Crosbyton, Texas, in Crosby County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 82, one mile east of Front Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in the western portion of the Crosbyton Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crosbyton TX 79322, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. J. J. Pierce (a few steps from this marker); Julian M. Bassett (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
