Canyon in Randall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
J. Evetts Haley
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, July 13, 2022
1. J. Evetts Haley Marker
J. Evetts Haley was field secretary of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Society from 1925 to 1929. His work was critical to the development of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum and preservation of regional history.
Haley ran in the 1956 Texas gubernatorial primary vowing to continue segregation of public schools following the U.S. Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education. Those prejudices are abhorrent to West Texas A&M University, West Texans, and, judging by his unsuccessful run, to Texans of his era.
West Texas A&M University has a commitment to the dignity of all persons which contributes to intellectual growth, understanding, and engaged citizenship in our communities.
"The more you know of your history, the more liberated you are." Maya Angelou
Erected by West Texas A&M University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 34° 58.798′ N, 101° 55.055′ W. Marker was in Canyon, Texas, in Randall County. It was on 4th Avenue
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was on the Texas Panhandle. It was also on the American Great Plains, specifically on the Southern Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Dust Bowl, 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 location: A different marker also named J. Evetts Haley (a few steps from this marker); The Charles Goodnight Memorial Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); T-Anchor Ranch (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgia O'Keeffe in Canyon (about 600 feet away); First National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buffalo Courts (approx. Ό mile away); Roof with Snow / Kimbrough House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Shirley House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canyon.
More about this marker. This marker was removed when the state marker was moved inside of the museum.
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, July 13, 2022
2. J. Evetts Haley Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2024, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2022, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
