The town's foundation began in 1908 when the C. B. Livestock Company surveyed a townsite, subsequently opening Crosbyton for settlement. Landmarks include Mt. Blanco Fossil Museum. Crosbyton is the birthplace of Don Maynard, football player.
Crosbyton, Texas gifts and souvenirs: 23 designs made from Crosbyton's own map, landmarks and history, from $10 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
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| Crosbyton Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Crosbyton Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Crosbyton Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Crosbyton Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Crosbyton Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Crosbyton Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 4 styles
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
The town's earliest Sanborn fire-insurance map, drawn building by building and hand-coloured, from the Library of Congress
In 1902, the C. B. Livestock Company purchased 90,000 acres. By 1912, a 10,000-acre demonstration farm, managed by Judge L. Gough, showcased the area's potential for cotton cultivation, leading to significant land sales from 1907 to 1915.
The town's foundation began in 1908 when the C. B. Livestock Company surveyed a townsite, subsequently opening Crosbyton for settlement. The Crosbyton post office was established in July 1908. The Crosbyton Inn, a three-story hotel, was erected the same year.
In 1910, Crosbyton secured the county seat designation after winning a vote against Emma. The Crosbyton-South Plains Railroad commenced operations on April 10, 1911.
The town's first hospital opened in 1947, and in 1975, the Crosbyton Municipal Airport was dedicated. In 1976, Texas Tech University built a 65-foot diameter solar dish, the world's largest at the time, to harvest solar power.
Recognizing the town's heritage, Zina Lamar established the Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum in 1958. This facility serves as a community center and museum, preserving artifacts of area pioneers.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Crosbyton, Texas, revision 1374300409 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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2 free coloring pages of Crosbyton, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Crosbyton's population was 1,492 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 1,741 in 2010.
Mt. Blanco Fossil Museum
A view of Crosbyton