Marker Inscription
Named for Crockett Mayors: Dr. S.T. Beasley (1840-1916), John Gordon Beasley (1888-1959), and Jack Gordon Beasley (1916-1967). In office 1897 to 1901, Dr. Beasley led in creation of Crockett Independent School District, put gas lights on court square. His son "Big Jack" (Mayor 1936-40, in Texas Centennial era) saw creation of David Crockett Park and Memorial Building as fulfillment of dreams. Following lead of grandfather and father, Jack Gordon Beasley (Mayor, 1954-60) led in expansion of lighting and other physical improvements. Besides their mayor programs, each achieved other civic goals.
About this site
Beasley Drive is a historical marker in Crockett, Houston County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 185 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 361 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.3099, -95.4530 near Crockett. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gossett, Andrew Edwards (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Strode-Pritchett Log Cabin, Davy Crockett Memorial Park, and First Methodist Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225007918. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
