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Foard County
Formed from Hardeman, King, Cottle, and Knox counties; created March 3, 1891, organized April 27, 1891. Named in honor of Robert L. Foard 1831-1898. A Confederate officer prominent lawyer of Columbus, Texas. Crowell, the county seat traversed by a railroad inn 1908. |
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Star and Wreath County named honor Texas Confederate officer Robert L. Foard (1831 - 1898)
Came to Texas from Maryland, 1853. Prominent pioneer lawyer and citizen. Lt. Columbus Grays Texas Militia Co. 1861. Confederate major 13th Texas Infantry Regiment, which successfully guarded portion Texas coast against raiding parties from Union blockading vessels. 13th stationed 7 weeks, 1863, Brashear City, LA., as part campaign to prevent split of South by loss of Mississippi River. Returned to coast duty until war's end. A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy. Erected by the State of Texas, 1963 |
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Foard County Courthouse
Foard County
Courthouse This is the second courthouse to serve Foard County since its
creation in 1891. By 1909, the first courthouse proved too small for the
needs of the county, and voters passed a bond election for the purpose of
building a new one. The Commissioners Court selected Elmer G. Withers as
architect, R. H. Stuckey as superintendent, and G. W. Brillhart of Abilene
as contractor. Completed in 1910, the Classical Revival courthouse featured
a statue of Lady Justice atop a domed cupola and prominent porticoes with
paired Corinthian columns on each side. Tornado damage in 1942 resulted in
the loss of these features, but the courthouse was repaired and still
retains the basic configuration of its original design. Recorded Texas
Historic Landmark - 2001
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First Officials of Foard County
Committee appointed by the Legislature to organize county; met in (Old) Margaret April 4, 1891. County divided into four precincts. Election held April 27. Following officials elected: Judge, J. C. Roberts Attorney, G. T. Brown Clerk, G. W. Thompson Sheriff, S. J. Moore Tax Assessor, J. A. Wright Treasurer, J. W. Magee Surveyor, Harry Sappington Animal & Hide Inspector, T. H. Benson Commissioners: John Wesley John B. Stegar J. W. Moore W. T. McDaniel 1967 |
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The 1910 Foard County Courthouse before the 1942 tornado |
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