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

C.E. Carruth Bi-Centennial Building

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2020

1. C.E. Carruth Bi-Centennial Building Marker

Inscription.

In recognition of loyal and unselfish service to the community of Andrews over a period of 47 years.

This building will henceforth be known as the C.E. Carruth Bi-Centennial Building

As a key member of the American Revolution Bi-centennial Commission in Andrews, C.E. Carruth supervised every facet of the planning, construction and financing of this building. His superb skill in coaxing public and private monies and donations and volunteer labor enabled the commission to deliver this structure debt free to the Andrews County Chamber of Commerce July 4, 1976. To that end, this building represents the devotion, dedication and willingness of a true Andrews Volunteer.

Renamed February 1st, 1996 at the 43rd Annual Banquet of the Andrews Chamber of Commerce

Erected 1996.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1996.

Location. 32° 19.017′ N, 102° 33.25′ W. Memorial is in Andrews, Texas, in Andrews County. It is on West Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on the grounds of the Andrews County Chamber of Commerce. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Andrews TX 79714, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in West Texas. 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 walking distance of this marker

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: Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker); American Civil War / Spanish American War (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrews County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War (within shouting distance of this marker); Fight Against Terrorism (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Townsite of Andrews (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Andrews.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2020

2. C.E. Carruth Bi-Centennial Building Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2020

3. C.E. Carruth Bi-Centennial Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.