Littlefield in Lamb County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
In Memory of George W. Littlefield
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, June 13, 2020
1. In Memory of George W. Littlefield Marker
In Memory of George W. Littlefield, a pioneer plainsman, soldier and state benefactor. Founder and developer of Yellow House Ranch and the city of Littlefield. Born June 20, 1842. Died November 10, 1920.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 16065.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 33° 55.242′ N, 102° 19.97′ W. Marker is in Littlefield, Texas, in Lamb County. It is on West 6th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W 6th Street, Littlefield TX 79339, 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, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Replica of XIT's Giant Windmill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Franklin A. Loyd (approx. 1.9 miles away); Town of Amherst (approx. 7.8 miles away); Comanchero Trail (approx. 8½ miles away); One of the Trails of Col. Ranald S. MacKenzie (approx. 9.6 miles away); Rocky Ford Crossing and Community (approx. 11 miles away); Sod House Spring (approx. 13.3 miles away); Old Watering Trough (approx. 14.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Littlefield.
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, June 13, 2020
2. In Memory of George W. Littlefield Marker
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, June 13, 2020
3. A nearby 1973 Governor's Community Achievement Award
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
