Foard County
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. A Confederate officer prominent lawyer of Columbus, Texas. Crowell, the county seat traversed by a railroad inn 1908.
34.0266° N, 99.7240° W
Where to Find It
From Crowell, take Route 6 (Highway 283) north about 2 miles
Nearby Markers
- 2.4 mi N Site of Old Pease City Crowell
- 2.5 mi S Crowell Schools Crowell
- 2.8 mi S First Christian Church Crowell
- 3 mi S Robert L. Foard Crowell
- 3 mi S Foard County Courthouse Crowell
- 3 mi S First Officials of Foard County Crowell