Foard County, Texas. (original) (raw)

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Foard County History

1936 Texas Centennial Marker: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.

Foard County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.County Seat - Crowell
Area Hotel - Vernon Hotels | Quanah Hotels | More Hotels

Foard County Vintage Maps

From 1907 Texas state map #2090 showing Foard County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

From 1920 Texas state map #10749 showing Foard County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

From 1940 Texas state map #4335 showing Foard County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Foard County

1936 Texas Centennial Marker

Highway 283 - 2 miles north of Crowell

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