Crews
Settled in 1880s. Named for C. R. Crews, Ballinger businessman. Mrs. Betty Sims was earliest voluntary teacher-mail carrier. School was built 1890 (with the Rev. Mr. Lockhart, first teacher). Post office established 1892 in Wise and brought store; first postmaster, J. D. Wise. Methodist church was organized in 1890; Baptist church in 1894. Later 11 businesses were in operation; by 1930 school had 7 teachers. The doctors serving longest were F. M. Hale, C. A. Watson, R. E. Burrus. Post office closed 1922; school consolidated with others 1948. The churches are still active.
31.9354° N, 99.7805° W
Where to Find It
From Winters, take SH 153 east about 12 miles to FM 382 at Crews.
Nearby Markers
- 6.2 mi N Alec Simmons Winters
- 6.6 mi N Counts Cemetery Winters
- 7.1 mi N Content Cemetery Crews
- 7.2 mi N Nancy Parker Cabin Crews
- 7.3 mi N Old Townsite of Content Crews
- 7.4 mi N Ranger Campsite Winters