Crosbyton in Crosby County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Crosby County
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017
1. Crosby County Marker
Young and Bexar Territories
Created • Organized
August 21, 1876 • September 20, 1986
Named in honor of
Stephen Crosby
1800-1869
came to Texas in 1845
Commissioner of the General Land
Office
County seat, Estacado, 1886
Emma, 1890
Crosbyton, since 1911
Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 1114.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1876.
Location. 33° 39.58′ N, 101° 14.311′ W. Marker is in Crosbyton, Texas, in Crosby County. Marker is on West Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 West Main Street, Crosbyton TX 79322, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Rock House (a few steps from this marker); Crosbyton (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Clay Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Work Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Citizens National Bank (about 400
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017
2. Crosby County Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 9, 2017
3. Crosby County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
