| Marker Number |
595 |
| Atlas Number |
5165000595 |
| Marker Title |
C. M. Armstrong Building |
| Index Entry |
Armstrong, C. M., Building |
| Address |
201 Main St. |
| City |
Seagraves |
| County |
Gaines |
| UTM Zone |
13 |
| UTM Easting |
727851 |
| UTM Northing |
3647413 |
| Subject Codes |
pioneers; commercial buildings; municipal official; land companies, promotional towns; autmobile topics |
| Marker Year |
1981 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Seagraves-Loop Museum and Art Center, W side of Main St. and Hill Ave. |
| Private Property |
|
| Marker Condition |
|
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Clifton Martin Armstrong (1888-1951) was instrumental in the early growth of northern Gaines County. He was involved in several significant area land deals, including the sale of town lots when Seagraves was founded in 1917. He served as mayor for twelve years and, with his wife Carobel, daughter of pioneer Texas rancher Col. D. H. Snyder, was active in community activities. In 1926 Armstrong built this structure to house his Seagraves Motor Co. After a fire destroyed other buildings on the block in 1928, a bank and the post office were temporarily located here. (1981) |
