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

Franklin A. Loyd

(March 6, 1889 - March 21, 1937)

 
 
Franklin A. Loyd Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 6, 2024
1. Franklin A. Loyd Marker
Inscription. Born in Montague County. Taking office as sheriff in 1935, he served with honor until mortally wounded in line of duty. His widow, Mrs. Grace Owen Loyd, served remainder of term. He was father of 8 children.

Recorded, 1968
 
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2052.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
 
Location. 33° 56.478′ N, 102° 21.29′ W. Marker is in Littlefield, Texas, in Lamb County. Marker is on W. Delano Avenue west of County Road 292. The marker is located in the Littlefield Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Littlefield TX 79339, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Replica of XIT's Giant Windmill (approx. 1.8 miles away); In Memory of George W. Littlefield (approx. 1.9 miles away); Town of Amherst (approx. 5.9 miles away); Comanchero Trail (approx. 7.6 miles away); One of the Trails of Col. Ranald S. MacKenzie (approx. 9.6 miles away); Rocky Ford Crossing and Community (approx. 9.8 miles away); Sod House Spring (approx. 11.6 miles away); Old Watering Trough (approx. 13 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Littlefield.
 
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Franklin A. Loyd Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 6, 2024
2. Franklin A. Loyd Marker
Franklin A. Loyd Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 6, 2024
3. Franklin A. Loyd Marker
Franklin A. Loyd Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 6, 2024
4. Franklin A. Loyd Marker
Franklin A. Loyd Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 6, 2024
5. Franklin A. Loyd 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 48 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 9, 2024, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.

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