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Crowell is a city located in Foard County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,141. It is the county seat of Foard CountyGR6. Foard County is a county located in the state of Texas. ...
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Located between the Pease and North Wichita rivers, the area has long been home to a variety of hardy animal and plant species. Native grasses tend to be hardy and drought-tolerant. Tree varieties include bush cedar, mesquite, hackberry, mulberry, and pecan, in addition to several imports that thrive in the warm, semi-arid conditions. Native animals species include coyote, squirrels, badgers, racoons, and the occasional fox. Deer have also become plentiful in recent decades, as have feral pigs. Bird species include quail, dove, and several types of migratory waterfowl. Crowell is also on the migration path of the monarch butterfly.
Crowell is only a few miles from the re-capture location of Cynthia Ann Parker. Known locally as the 'Pease River battleground' this location is where Cynthia Ann, captured as a child by raiding indians, was recaptured as a grown woman by U.S. soldiers. Cynthia Ann was the mother of Quanah Parker, considered by many to be the last great Chief of the Commanche.
Not many well-known persons call Crowell home. One of the most notable is former football star Dick Todd. Todd set long-standing records as a running back for Texas A&M University. He then went on to play for, and eventually coach, the Washington Redskins. Todd's son, Denny, died as a teenager from injuries sustained on the football field. His memory is honored each year with an award in his name. The award is presented to the football team member who shows the greatest personal contribution to the team, both on and off the field.
The remote, rural location minimizes light pollution, making for an excellent view of the night sky. As a result, Crowell is also home to the Three Rivers Foundation Observatory, one of the largest privately funded observatories in the United States. As of January 2006, the foundation is beginning construction of a new building that will house the museum and interpretive center. Later in 2006 the foundation will take delivery of a new binocular telescope - one of the three largest privately owned units of this kind in the world.
The economy in Crowell is almost solely agrarian. Beef cattle, wheat, and cotton production are the primary sources of income and employment, although hunting leases are quickly becoming a notable contributor to the local economy. The single manufacturing industry is a cap factory (headwear). Formerly owned by the DeLong company, the factory is now owned by a group of local investors.
Though a small, rural community, Crowell still has stop-worthy interests. In addition to the observatory, the Foard County Historical Society has built an amazingly nice museaum. Housed in the former fire house, the museum boasts interesting artifacts from the history of Crowell and environs. Most notable is the one-of-a-kind scale town. Designed to reflect some of the historically notable businesses in city history, the diorama-style exhibits are an interesting change from 'regular' museums. Just across the street from the Firehall Museum is the Farm Implement museum which, if nothing else, is interesting in its sheer variety.
Geography
Crowell is located at 33°59'9" North, 99°43'28" West (33.985838, -99.724430)GR1. Image File history File links TXMap-doton-Crowell. ...
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.9 km² (1.9 mi²). 4.9 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Elevation is approximately 1300 ft above sea level. The terrain is varied, but mostly level with rolling hills. Soil varies from slightly sandy loam to mostly sandy. Soil and meteorological conditions make the area suitable for growing wheat, cotton, and hay crops (alfalfa and cane). Little of the area immediately around Crowell has underground water in amounts suitable for irrigation. The majority of the area immediately east of Crowell is dedicated to cultivated crops. The majority of the area immediately west of Crowell is dedicated to raising beef cattle.
Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 1,141 people, 465 households, and 292 families residing in the city. The population density is 233.1/km² (604.6/mi²). There are 568 housing units at an average density of 116.0/km² (301.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 83.26% White, 3.07% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 11.13% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. 17.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
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The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
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There are 465 households out of which 29.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% are married couples living together, 10.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% are non-families. 34.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 3.08. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...
In the city the population is spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $22,214, and the median income for a family is $31,667. Males have a median income of $21,141 versus $16,184 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,965. 16.4% of the population and 11.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.1% of those under the age of 18 and 19.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
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 Historic Cooperative Elevator, Crowell, TX Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 422 KB) Grain Co-op, Crowell, TX -taken by user:pschemp File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
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External links City of Crowell, Texas Official Website
Crowell Independent School District Official Website
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