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

Crosby County

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 5, 2024

1. Crosby County Marker

Inscription. In memory of Henry Clay Smith, 'Uncle Hank'...Born in Germany, August 15, 1836, died, May 20, 1912 and Elizabeth Boyle Smith, 'Aunt Hank,'...Born July 12, 1848, died, June 5, 1925....Pioneers of the Plains, builders of the Rock House, 1877, a monument to frontier hospitality........They sleep above the Cap Rock, at Old Emma.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 23470.)

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. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 1912.

Location. 33° 39.589′ N, 101° 14.347′ W. Marker is in Crosbyton, Texas, in Crosby County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and Berkshire, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 W Main St, 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, 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: Henry Clay Smith (here, next to this marker); Crosbyton (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rock House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Crosby County (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Lamar Building (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Work Building (about 400 feet away); Crosby County Courthouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crosbyton.

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 5, 2024

2. Crosby County Marker

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 5, 2024

3. Crosby County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2024, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2024, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.