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(June 21, 1867 - Nov. 17, 1928) Born in Benton County, Ark. In 1892, when Briscoe County was organized, won election as first sheriff; also later served single terms, 1913-1914 and 1921-1922. First official act was arrest of two horse thieves from New Mexico; in last term he and two deputies waged a gun battle and captured a moonshine still. He bought law and order to area. Was recognized as "bearing the stamp of a gentleman." Recorded - 1967
Miner Crawford is a historical marker in Silverton, Briscoe County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 15 historical markers documented in Briscoe County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 17 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 34.4739, -101.3033 near Silverton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Briscoe County (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Briscoe County Jail, First Methodist Church of Silverton, and Pleasant Lafayette Crawford House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5045003393. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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