Crowell in Foard County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Foard Co
Est. Feb. 21, 1891
Photographed by Duane Hall, March 7, 2015
1. Foard Co Marker (Front)
On Feb. 12, 1891, John H. Stephens of Vernon introduced the bill to call the new co. “Beaver”. However, another senator had a law partner he wished to honor. Senator Townsend struck out the word “Beaver” and substituted the name “Foard”. The bill was passed on Feb. 16, 1891 and signed on Feb. 21, 1891.
Crowell and Foard City both vied for the co. seat honors. An election was held on Apr. 27, 1891. When the votes were cast and counted, Crowell was the new co. seat with 183 votes while 106 were cast for Foard City.
According to the hands of the clock in the dome of the badly wrecked court house, the twister struck that building at 8:40 pm (April 28, 1942) tearing out all the clock mechanism and leaving only the dial facing the east intact.
The twister had left 11 dead, 125 injured and over 1500 homeless, Ninety percent of buildings (business and homes) were destroyed or damaged. Fire wiped out one business block.
Residents were helped by 200 Civilian Conservation Corps workers in the cleanup. The Red Cross and National Guard troops provided meals and drinking water to the beleaguered citizens in days following the disaster.
With World War II hardly five months old, building materials were hard to obtain as most of the material was going to the military as the nation prepared to fight Germany, Japan and Italy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
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Location. 33° 59.014′ N, 99° 43.481′ W. Marker is in Crowell, Texas, in Foard County. It can be reached from the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 6) and Commerce Street (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located near the front (west) entrance to 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: Foard County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); First Officials of Foard County (a few steps from this marker); Robert L. Foard (a few steps from this marker); Pease River Battlefield
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2. Foard Co Marker (Rear)
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More about this marker. The monument marker was made by Willis Granite Products, Granite, Oklahoma.
As part of the monument, stone tiles were placed around and near the monument. A number of the tiles are inscribed with the family histories of pioneer families of Foard County with other tiles inscribed with the names and organizations of Foard County families and businesses.
Also see . . .
1. Foard County. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on March 12, 2015.)
2. Crowell, TX. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on March 12, 2015.)
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3. Foard County Courthouse
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4. Foard Co Marker
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5. Rear Side of Foard Co Marker
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6. Family History Tiles Around Marker
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7. Family History of Bill Bell
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8. Family History of Wild Cowboy Jack Walker
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9. Family History of Walter Eugene and Anzel Maxine Ramsey
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10. Family Histories
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11. Family Histories
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12. Family History of Henry E. Fergeson
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13. Family History of James Jenkins and Ella Elizabeth Swindle Brown
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14. Family History of Hubert Charles and Ethel Benham Brown
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15. Family History of Henry W. "Professor" Black
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16. Family History of Dr. R.L. Kincaid and J. Mere Kincaid
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17. Family History of Dick and Thelma Todd
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18. Family History of Tom and Valeria Owens
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19. Family History of Monte Ray and Emma Willis Shirley
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20. Family History of Jacob Alexander and Nannie Elizabeth Julian Wright
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21. Family History of James Rasberry
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22. Family History of Ulysses Calvin and Mary Virginia Rader
Family History of Fite Crowell
Family History of Fite Crowell
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23. Family History of Charles Pinkney and Cora Ellen Campbell Sandifer
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 790 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23. submitted on March 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
