Near McAdoo in Dickens County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Marshall Clinton Formby, Jr.

(Apr. 12, 1911 - Dec. 27, 1984)

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 5, 2024

1. Marshall Clinton Formby, Jr. Marker

Inscription. Marshall Formby moved with his family from Hopkins County, Texas, to McAdoo at the age of five and worked most of his life for the betterment of West Texas. A graduate of Spur High School, Formby earned a degree in government from Texas Tech University before serving in World War II. A pioneer radio station owner in several West Texas towns, he later completed a law degree. His public service continued as a Texas Highway Commissioner and member of the Texas Tech Board of Regents. Active on many civic and cultural boards, Formby received numerous honors and awards.

Recorded - 2002

Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12739.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is December 27, 1911.

Location. 33° 43.517′ N, 101° 1.328′ W. Marker is near McAdoo, Texas, in Dickens County. It can be reached from County Road 103 north of U.S. 82, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in the McAdoo Cemetery. From U.S. 82 head north on County Road 103 for 2.8 miles. Cemetery will be on the west side. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 702 Co Rd 103, McAdoo TX 79243, 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 of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Marshall Clinton Formby, Jr. (approx. 2.9 miles away); Pansy Baptist Church (approx. 3.7 miles away); Site of Leatherwood School (approx. 3.7 miles away); Silver Falls Pavilion (approx. 8.8 miles away); Old Dewey Lake (approx. 9.8 miles away); Two-Buckle Ranch Headquarters (approx. 9.8 miles away); Texas Ranger Campsite (approx. 9.8 miles away); Main Supply Camp on Historic Mackenzie Trail (approx. 9.8 miles away).

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 5, 2024

2. Marshall Clinton Formby, Jr. Marker

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 5, 2024

3. Marshall Clinton Formby, Jr. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2024, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2024, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.