Abernathy

Founded when Santa Fe Railroad was extended from Plainview to Lubbock, 1909. Named for Monroe G. Abernathy (1868-1962), treasurer of South Plains Investment Company, firm which promoted townsite. Community prospered, becoming a major railhead for shipping of cattle. Several buildings from the defunct town of Bartonsite were moved here and new ones built. Center of civic activities was the "Old Tabernacle" (1918-1947), located on city square. In early days, before roads were built, broad plowed furrows marked way to house of town doctor. Economy is agriculture-based. 1973

Abernathy is a historical marker in Abernathy, Hale County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in Hale County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 43 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.8336, -101.8432 near Abernathy. The nearest cataloged historic site is Struve Family Businesses (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Pearce Chapel - Strip Cemetery, Lakeview School and Community, and Petersburg.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5189005518. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.