Crosbyton, Texas
Crosbyton is a city of 1,774 people in Crosby County, Texas, founded in 1917.
Why visit Crosbyton
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Mt. Blanco Fossil Museum and Crosby County.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Crosbyton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Crosbyton
Crosbyton is a city in and the county seat of Crosby County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,492 at the 2020 census. Crosbyton is part of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Crosbyton, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks10
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.4 mi
608 West Main Street, Crosbyton
Where to stay1
History
The city was named for land office commissioner Stephen Crosby.
In 1902, the C. B. Livestock Company purchased 90,000 acres. By 1912, a 10,000-acre demonstration farm, managed by Judge L. Gough, showcased the area's potential for cotton cultivation, leading to significant land sales from 1907 to 1915.
The town's foundation began in 1908 when the C. B. Livestock Company surveyed a townsite, subsequently opening Crosbyton for settlement. The Crosbyton post office was established in July 1908. The Crosbyton Inn, a three-story hotel, was erected the same year.
In 1910, Crosbyton secured the county seat designation after winning a vote against Emma. The Crosbyton-South Plains Railroad commenced operations on April 10, 1911.
The town's first hospital opened in 1947, and in 1975, the Crosbyton Municipal Airport was dedicated. In 1976, Texas Tech University built a 65-foot diameter solar dish, the world's largest at the time, to harvest solar power.
Recognizing the town's heritage, Zina Lamar established the Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum in 1958. This facility serves as a community center and museum, preserving artifacts of area pioneers.
From the History section of Crosbyton, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Crosbyton Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.1 mi
403 West Birch Street, Crosbyton
Crosbyton First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
300 West Birch Street, Crosbyton
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare2
Map of Crosbyton
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 26°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 29°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 36°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 44°F | 1.8 in |
| May | 83°F | 55°F | 2.9 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 64°F | 3.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 68°F | 2.4 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 67°F | 2.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 59°F | 2.7 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 48°F | 1.7 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 36°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 28°F | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Crosbyton Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Crosby County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe ice storms.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-02-09: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-01: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 33 miles away.
- Ralls 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Lorenzo 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Floydada 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Spur 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Idalou 26 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Petersburg 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Slaton 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Ransom Canyon 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Lubbock 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Plainview 47 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Crosbyton01 courthouse, Lothar1976, Public domain
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