Details for Julian M. Bassett

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5107002886

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Marker Number 2886
Atlas Number 5107002886
Marker Title Julian M. Bassett
Index Entry Bassett, Julian M.
Address US 82
City Crosbyton
County Crosby
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 294995
UTM Northing 3726400
Subject Codes pioneers; ranches/ranching; cemetery
Marker Year 1980
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Crosbyton Cemetery, US 82 E side between CR 209 and CR 213. Marker is at gravesite in SW section of the cemetery.
Private Property No
Marker Condition
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text (Dec. 4, 1873 - Dec. 29, 1947) New York native Julian Marcus Bassett migrated to Texas with his parents in 1882. A rancher and businessman, he helped establish the C. B. Livestock Company. In order to promote company land sales in the area, Bassett had the townsite of Crosbyton platted in 1907. He later organized construction of the Crosbyton South Plains Rail Line which helped the town become the county seat in 1911. This site was donated by Bassett for use as a public cemetery. Recorded - 1980.

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