Lindberghs Land at Spearman

At ten minutes before 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 24, 1934, a small monocoupe airplane landed in a pasture about 1/4 mile west of this site. The pilot taxied his craft to a stop near a windmill, deplaned, and asked the curious resident, "Lady, can I park my plane in your back yard?" The day proved a momentous one for Spearman residents. The pilot was Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902-1974), traveling from California to New York with his wife, Anne. With about one hundred miles worth of fuel left in his plane, Lindbergh chose to stop in this small community to refuel in oder to avoid the inevitable crowds his arrival would cause in a larger town. A passing motorist was sent into town to purchase fuel for the airplane while the Lindberghs rested, enjoyed refreshments, and gave their hostess a tour of the airplane. As news of the Lindberghs' landing spread, school children were excused from classes to see the famous aviator and watch the plane depart two hours later. Although brief in duration, the visit by Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh to this small rural community was a significant local event. (1989)

Lindberghs Land at Spearman is a historical marker in Spearman, Hansford County, dedicated in 1989. It is one of 12 historical markers documented in Hansford County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 14 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 36.1788, -101.2125 near Spearman. The nearest cataloged historic site is Santa Fe Railroad Stationmaster's House (historical marker), about 1.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Spearman, Martin, Robert E. (Bob), Hansford County Sheriff, and Hansford County Courthouse.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5195003086. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.