Park Named for William A. Carroll, M.D.
Claude, Armstrong County, Texas
Marker Inscription
(April 13, 1875-April 22, 1960) Born in Chester County, Tenn., son of Joseph Cyrus and Emily Kirk Carroll. Married Claudia Haltom, 1900. Graduated 1901 from University of Tennessee. Moved to Claude, 1914. In career of 54 years, delivered over 2500 babies. A staunch Democrat; a Mason and a Shriner; charter member, Claude Lions Club; director, First State Bank of Claude; president, Potter County Medical Association, he was honored, 1950, when city of Claude named this park for him. Dr. and Mrs. Carroll had four children: Kirk, Ralph, Perry, and Roberta. The son Ralph became a physician in Amarillo. (1973)
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Born in Tennessee in 1875 and trained at the University of Tennessee, Dr. William A. Carroll settled in the Panhandle town of Claude in 1914 and practiced medicine there for more than half a century. Over a 54-year career he delivered more than 2,500 babies while serving as a bank director, civic-club leader, and pillar of the community. In 1950 a grateful town named this park in his honor.
Why it matters
The country doctor who delivered a whole community's children and led its civic life represents the essential, hard-working professionals who sustained small towns across the settling American plains.
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Related people
- · William A. Carroll
- · Claudia Haltom Carroll
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