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

Spearman

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 16, 2016

1. Spearman Marker

Inscription. Founded 1917; incorporated 1921. Named for Thomas C. Spearman, a vice-president and head of the Land Department of the Santa Fe Railway. The Santa Fe line was completed to Spearman in 1920, making this the first railroad shipping point in the county.

Hansford County, created 1876 and organized 1889, relocated its county seat here in 1929. The courthouse was built 1931.

Center for agriculture, wheat storage, ranching, and petroleum industry. Early 1960's growth included 25 new businesses in two years. Streets paved with brick make city distinctive.

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5004.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 36° 11.853′ N, 101° 11.538′ W. Marker is in Spearman, Texas, in Hansford County. It is at the intersection of Southwest Court Street and South Bernice Street, on the right when traveling south on Southwest Court 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: Robert E. (Bob) Martin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hansford County (about 300 feet away); Brandt Building

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Brick Streets of Spearman (approx. ¼ mile away); Santa Fe Railroad Stationmaster's House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lindberghs Land at Spearman (approx. 1.7 miles away); Hansford Cemetery (approx. 5.8 miles away); Site of Hansford County Courthouse (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spearman.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Spearman Hotel (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 16, 2016

2. Spearman Marker

Spearman City Hall in background.

Hansford County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 16, 2016

3. Hansford County Courthouse

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 699 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.