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Foard County, Texas
Historical Markers in Crowell, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 8 Texas historical markers in Crowell, in Foard County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Native History, Outlaws & Lawmen, and Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2008. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
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- Pease River Battlefieldplaced 1936
(site located 8 miles northeast) In 1860 at the Battle of Pease River, Indian captive Cynthia Ann Parker and her daughter, Prairie Flower, were…
- Foard Countyplaced 1936
Formed from Hardeman, King, Cottle, and Knox counties; created March 3, 1891, organized April 27, 1891. Named in honor of Robert L. Foard 1831-1898.
- Robert L. Foardplaced 1963
Star and Wreath County named for Texas Confederate officer Robert L. Foard (1831 - 1898) Came to Texas from Maryland, 1853.
- Site of Old Pease Cityplaced 1968
Founded in 1880 by Benjamin E. Lower, John Wesley and wife, first settlers. Lower became the first postmaster, 1880; Mrs. Wesley was second, 1882.
- Crowell Schoolsplaced 2008
The first local schools organized shortly after the establishment of the community in 1891.
- First Christian Churchplaced 1969
(Organized 1906) An early church in Crowell. First officials: Pastor, J. E. Chase; Elders, J. W. Cope, S. J. Fenton; Deacons, E. P. Bomar…
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