Historical Marker
Bradford Knapp
Historical marker location:
E. 31st Street, in Lubbock City Cemetery, Lubbock, Texas
( Lubbock City Cemetery, East 31st Street at dead end, Lubbock)
Marker installed: 1984
(1870-1938)
Known for his leadership in the field of agricultural education, Bradford Knapp served as first director of the U.S. Cooperative Extension Service and helped plan and carry out World War I overseas food production for the Agriculture Department. He later served as Dean of Agriculture at the University of Arkansas (1920-23), and as the president of the universities now known as Oklahoma State (1923-28), Auburn (1928-32), and Texas Tech (1932-38).
Recorded - 1984.
Texas is known for its barbecue, and one of the most famous barbecue restaurants in the state is Kreuz Market in Lockhart. The restaurant has been in operation since 1900 and is still family-owned.