Crowell in Foard County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Foard County Courthouse

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, February 23, 2025

1. Foard County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. This is the second courthouse to serve Foard County since its creation in 1891. By 1909, the first courthouse proved too small for the needs of the county, and voters passed a bond election for the purpose of building a new one. The Commissioners Court selected Elmer G. Withers as architect, R.H. Stuckey as superintendent, and G.W. Brillhart of Abilene as contractor. Completed in 1910, the Classical Revival courthouse featured a statue of Lady Justice atop a domed cupola with paired Corinthian columns on each side. Tornado damage in 1942 resulted in the loss of these features, but the courthouse was repaired and still retains the basic configuration of its original design.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001

Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12719.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Spirit of the American Doughboy - E. M. Viquesney series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 33° 59.012′ N, 99° 43.489′ W. Marker is in Crowell, Texas, in Foard County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 6) and Commerce Street (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling north

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on Main Street. Marker is located in the southwest corner of the grounds of the Foard County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crowell TX 79227, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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: First Officials of Foard County (here, next to this marker); Foard Co (a few steps from this marker); Robert L. Foard (a few steps from this marker); Pease River Battlefield (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quanah Parker Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Crowell Schools (approx. half a mile away); In Memory of Foard County War Dead (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crowell.

Also see . . .
1. The Foard County Courthouse. From TexasEscapes.com. Includes a 1939 photograph showing the building with the Lady of Justice statue, domed cupola, and Corinthian columns. (Submitted on March 12, 2015.)

2. Spirit of the American Doughboy at Crowell, Texas. (Submitted on February 5, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Foard County Courthouse and First Officials of Foard County Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 7, 2015

2. Foard County Courthouse and First Officials of Foard County Markers

Foard County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 7, 2015

3. Foard County Courthouse

View to east from Main Street (State Highway 6)

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 7, 2015

4. Foard County Courthouse

View to northeast

Photographed by Duane Hall, March 7, 2015

5. Foard County Courthouse

View to southeast from intersection of Main St and Commerce St, with "The Spirit of the American Doughboy" (left) and "Spirit of the American Navy" (right).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 707 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 23, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.