Curry, Charles Boothe
Crane, Crane County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Born in the Smith County town of Troup, C. B. Curry became a law enforcement official at an early age. In Jan. 1933, he joined the Texas rangers and served for two years in Falfurrias and San Angelo. He came to Crane in 1935 as special investigator and helped preserve order during the town's oil boom days. He later served as deputy sheriff and chief of police before going into private business. Curry was married twice and had seven children. Recorded - 1977
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Born in the East Texas town of Troup, C. B. Curry entered law enforcement young and joined the Texas Rangers in 1933, serving stints in Falfurrias and San Angelo. In 1935 he came to Crane as a special investigator, helping keep order through the raucous days of the West Texas oil boom. He later served as deputy sheriff and chief of police before turning to private business.
Why it matters
Curry's career reflects the hard work of maintaining order in the boomtowns that oil discoveries threw up almost overnight across West Texas.
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