Crews

Settled in 1880s. Named for C. R. Crews, Ballinger businessman. Mrs. Betty Sims was earliest voluntary teacher-mail carrier. School was built 1890 (with the Rev. Mr. Lockhart, first teacher). Post office established 1892 in Wise and brought store; first postmaster, J. D. Wise. Methodist church was organized in 1890; Baptist church in 1894. Later 11 businesses were in operation; by 1930 school had 7 teachers. The doctors serving longest were F. M. Hale, C. A. Watson, R. E. Burrus. Post office closed 1922; school consolidated with others 1948. The churches are still active.

Crews is a historical marker in Crews, Runnels County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Runnels County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 60 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.9374, -99.7816 near Crews. The nearest cataloged historic site is Crews Cemetery (cemetery), about 2.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Simmons, Alec, Counts Cemetery, and Content Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5399001108. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.