Spearman in Hansford County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Santa Fe Railroad Stationmaster's House

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 16, 2016

1. Santa Fe Railroad Stationmaster's House Marker

Inscription. When Spearman was founded on a branch of the Santa Fe Railroad in 1920, this cottage was built for the stationmaster. As local agent for the railroad, he represented a business vital to the economy of this area. He supervised passenger and freight service, operation of the telegraph, and loading of the U.S. mail. In the 1920s, the station here was especially busy, handling supplies and equipment for oil and gas fields in the Panhandle.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4581.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 36° 11.834′ N, 101° 11.849′ W. Marker is in Spearman, Texas, in Hansford County. It is at the intersection of South Townsend Street and West First Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Townsend Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spearman TX 79081, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

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 Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Brandt Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Brick Streets of Spearman (approx. ¼ mile away); Spearman (approx. 0.3 miles away); Robert E. (Bob) Martin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hansford County

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Lindberghs Land at Spearman (approx. 1½ miles away); Hansford Cemetery (approx. 5½ miles away); Site of Hansford County Courthouse (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spearman.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Spearman Hotel (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 16, 2016

2. Santa Fe Railroad Stationmaster's House Marker

Santa Fe Railroad Stationmaster's House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 16, 2016

3. Santa Fe Railroad Stationmaster's House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 726 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.