Details for Lamar Family

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5107003016

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Marker Number 3016
Atlas Number 5107003016
Marker Title Lamar Family
Index Entry Lamar Family
Address US 82
City Crosbyton
County Crosby
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 294953
UTM Northing 3726418
Subject Codes pioneers; agriculture; business; philanthropy
Marker Year 1980
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Crosbyton Cemetery, US 82 E side between CR 209 and CR 213. Grave is in west section of the cemetery.
Private Property
Marker Condition
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text In 1892 William Percy Lamar (1889-1946) came with his parents from Tarrant County to Crosby County, settling on a 160-acre homestead. He married Sarah Elzina Henson (1892-1963) in 1912. They prospered through farming, dairying, stock raising, and business. In 1957 Elzina established the Percy and Zina Lamar Foundation. Gifts to the community include building and continued support of Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum and Community Center, a tribute to the Lamar Family and all West Texas Pioneers. Other gifts include a Masonic Hall and donations to Methodist charities. (1980)

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