The History of Spearman
The wonderful city of Spearman was founded in 1917 and incorporated in 1921. Spearman was named after Thomas C. Spearman who was an up and coming leader of the Land Department of the Santa Fe Railway. The Santa Fe Railway was completed in Spearman in 1920 making this the first railway shipping point in the country.
Hansford County was established in 1876 and organized in 1889. The county seat originated in Gruver, Texas and relocated to Spearman in 1929. The courthouse was named after jurist J.M. Hansford and was built in 1931.
Hansford County was established in 1876 and organized in 1889. The county seat originated in Gruver, Texas and relocated to Spearman in 1929. The courthouse was named after jurist J.M. Hansford and was built in 1931.
