Crosbyton in Crosby County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Rock House

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017

1. The Rock House Marker

Inscription. One of the historical land marks of this area is the site of the rock house located twelve miles north of Crosbyton in Blanco Canyon. As viewed from the entrance, the Crosby County Memorial Building which was erected in 1958 is a replica of this pioneer residence built by Uncle Hank Smith in 1877.
A general store including a post office was located here and upon this site the first white child was born in Crosby County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.

Location. 33° 39.575′ N, 101° 14.322′ W. Marker is in Crosbyton, Texas, in Crosby County. It is on West Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 West Main Street, Crosbyton TX 79322, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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,

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

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 walking distance of this marker: Crosbyton (a few steps from this marker); Crosby County (a few steps from this marker); Henry Clay Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Crosby County (within shouting distance of this marker); Work Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lamar Building (about 300 feet away); Citizens National Bank (about 300 feet away); Crosby County Courthouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crosbyton.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017

2. The Rock House Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017

3. The Rock House Marker

Crosby County Memorial Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017

4. Crosby County Memorial Building

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,026 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 8, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.