Crane in Crane County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William Carey Crane
County Named For
| | (1816-1885) | |
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 29, 2025
1. William Carey Crane Marker
Came to Confederate Texas, 1863, as president, Baylor University -- position held 22 years. His work and use of his personal funds kept Baylor open while many of state's 25 colleges were closed.
First president, 1871, of Texas State Teachers Association and chairman, committee to study public school reorganization.
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5822.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 31° 23.811′ N, 102° 21.119′ W. Marker is in Crane, Texas, in Crane County. It is on West 6th Street east of South Sue Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on the courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 West 6th Street, Crane TX 79731, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Texas. It is also in the American Southwest. 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 Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Juan Cordona Lake (a few steps from this marker); Crane High School (approx. Ό mile away); Crane County (approx. 7.4 miles away); Church and Fields Oil Discovery Well (approx. 7.4 miles away); Horse Head Crossing on the Pecos River
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Castle Mountain (was approx. 7.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 10, 2015
2. William Carey Crane Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 10, 2015
3. William Carey Crane Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 10, 2015
4. William Carey Crane Marker (at far left)
Juan Cordona Lake Marker is at the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 823 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on June 5, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. Photos: 1. submitted on January 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
