Marker Inscription
(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)
About this site
Martin, Robert E. (Bob), Hansford County Sheriff is a historical marker in Spearman, Hansford County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 13 historical markers documented in Hansford County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 16 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 36.1983, -101.1924 near Spearman. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hansford County Courthouse (courthouse), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Spearman, Brandt Building, and Brick Streets of Spearman.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5195002367. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
