Historical MarkerJulian M. Bassett
Crosbyton · Crosby County · Dedicated 1980 · THC Atlas #5107002886
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Marker Inscription
(Dec. 4, 1873 - Dec. 29, 1947) New York native Julian Marcus Bassett migrated to Texas with his parents in 1882. A rancher and businessman, he helped establish the C. B. Livestock Company. In order to promote company land sales in the area, Bassett had the townsite of Crosbyton platted in 1907. He later organized construction of the Crosbyton South Plains Rail Line which helped the town become the county seat in 1911. This site was donated by Bassett for use as a public cemetery. Recorded - 1980.
About this site
Julian M. Bassett is a historical marker in Crosbyton, Crosby County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 34 historical markers documented in Crosby County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 42 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.6524, -101.2033 near Crosbyton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Crosbyton Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include J.J. Pierce, Lamar Family, and Crosbyton.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5107002886. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
