Details for Hansford County Sheriff Robert E. (Bob) Martin

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5195002367

Data

Marker Number 2367
Atlas Number 5195002367
Marker Title Hansford County Sheriff Robert E. (Bob) Martin
Index Entry Martin, Robert E. (Bob)
Address 10 NW Court St.
City Spearman
County Hansford
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 302502
UTM Northing 4008662
Subject Codes local law enforcement officer; sheriffs; transportation
Marker Year 1965
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Hansford County Courthouse grounds, Main at Court
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text (1868 - 1911) Killed while assisting United States marshal making arrest in boundary line dispute in the northwestern part of county. Like many frontier sheriffs, he was a cowboy and farmer chosen for office out of regard for his standing as a good citizen. Came to Hansford, 1906, bought a section of land. Eager to see area develop, he ran a livery stable. This provided for land prospectors from the north and east the only means of travel to seek out and buy property. He married Sophia Snowden; had 10 children. Was sheriff form 1908 until his untimely death. (1965)