Crowell in Foard County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Officials of Foard County
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 7, 2015
1. First Officials of Foard County Marker
Committee appointed by the legislature to organize county met in (old) Margaret April 4, 1891. County divided into four precincts. Election held April 27. Following officials elected:
Attorney, G.T. Brown
Clerk, G.W. Thompson
Sheriff, S.J. Moore
Tax Assessor, J.A. Wright
Treasurer, J.W. Magee
Surveyor, Harry Sappington
Animal & Hide Inspector,
T.H. Benson
Commissioners:
John Wesley • John B. Stegar • J.W. Moore • W.T. McDaniel
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1802.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1891.
Location. 33° 59.011′ N, 99° 43.489′ W. Marker is in Crowell, Texas, in Foard County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 6) and Commerce Street (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling north 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Foard County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Foard Co
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Photographed By Duane Hall, March 7, 2015
2. Foard County Courthouse and
First Officials of Foard County Markers
First Officials of Foard County Markers
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 7, 2015
3. Foard County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
