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Beasley Drive |
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Beasley Memorial Drive, Crockett,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 18' 29.65020999984",
-95° 27' 10.92615000012"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
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.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Beasley Drive Historical Marker Location Map, Crockett, Texas
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