G. W. Smith Home

Historical marker location:

Crosbyton vicinity, Texas

( From Crosbyton, take FM 651, North about 12 miles to FM 193 and follow east about 2 miles, then take County Road North about 1 mile.)

Marker installed: 1967

Marker size: Medallion & Plate

Built 1914 for eldest son of Hank Smith, the first settler of South Plains of West Texas. Constructed of shiplap with three rooms on each side of hall. Veneered with rock from nearby canyon in 1936.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967

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