Crosbyton in Crosby County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Crosby County Courthouse
The second county seat was established in 1890 at Emma (named for the fiancee of R. L. Stringfellow, one of the town's promoters), nine miles west of here. The courthouse at Estacado was taken down, moved and rebuilt at cost of $3,000. It served 20 years.
When the Crosbyton-South Plains Railroad was built in 1910, Emma was four miles off its route. Crosbyton won an election as the new county seat, and Julian Bassett (one of the founders of Crosbyton) donated a site for the courthouse. The county court met in the schoolhouse until the building of the present courthouse and jail in 1914. County judge at that time was Pink Parrish. Commissioners were John K. Fullingim, W. E. McLaughlin, J. A. Noble and R. M. Wheeler.
This commemoration is by the 1965 Commissioners Court. County judge, Cecil Berry; Commissioners: Leilan Caddell, Curt Hendrick, Jack Henry, W. C. Odom.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee . (Marker Number 1115.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 33° 39.516′ N, 101° 14.384′ W. Marker is in Crosbyton, Texas, in Crosby County. Marker is at the intersection of South Berkshire Avenue and West Aspen Street, on the right when traveling south on South Berkshire Avenue. Marker is on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. A different marker also named Crosby County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Lamar Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Work Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rock House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Crosbyton (about 500 feet away); Henry Clay Smith (about 500 feet away); Crosby County (about 500 feet away); Citizens National Bank (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crosbyton.
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