1958 - Pioneer Memorial Museum - Crosbyton, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 33° 39.577 W 101° 14.328
14S E 292410 N 3726664
Marker is on the right corner of the building.
Waymark Code: WM16836
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2022
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The museum constructed in 1958 is a tribute to the county's pioneers. It houses an impressive Native American collection also.
Year of construction: 1958

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The Rock House

One of the historical landmarks of this area is the site of the rock house located twelve miles north of Crosbyton in Blanco Canyon. As viewed from the entrance, the Crosby County Pioneer Memorial building was erected in 1958 is a replica of this pioneer residence built by Uncle Hank Smith in 1877.
A general store including a post office was located here and upon this site, the first white child was born in Crosby County.
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