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) |