COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1891

COUNTY NAMED FOR: Robert Levi Foard, an attorney and soldier.

COUNTY SEATS: One - Crowell.

COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: George T. Crowell, owner of the town site.

COURTHOUSES: Two - 1891 and 1910

STANDING: One -1910 courthouse built of brick and stone. Originally a Classical Revival structure, the building was badly damaged by a tornado in 1942 losing the clock tower and other distinguishing features. It was remodeled into a Texas Renaissance appearance.