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

Franklin A. Loyd

(March 6, 1889 - March 21, 1937)

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. It 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.

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 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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Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 6, 2024

2. Franklin A. Loyd Marker

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 6, 2024

3. Franklin A. Loyd Marker

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 6, 2024

4. Franklin A. Loyd Marker

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 398 times since then and 25 times this year. 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.