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. 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. It 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.

Regionally,

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this marker is on Texas’ South Plains.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

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); Crosbyton Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Crosby County (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Rock House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Crosbyton (approx. 1.6 miles away); Work Building (approx. 1.6 miles away); Henry Clay Smith (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crosbyton.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017

2. Lamar Family Marker

William Percy Lamar <small>(1889-1946)</small> image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017

3. William Percy Lamar (1889-1946)

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 641 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.