By 1912, a 10,000-acre demonstration farm, managed by Judge L. Gough, showcased the area's potential for cotton cultivation, leading to significant land sales from 1907 to 1915.

[7] The town's foundation began in 1908 when the C. B. Livestock Company surveyed a townsite, subsequently opening Crosbyton for settlement.

[7] In 1910, Crosbyton secured the county seat designation after winning a vote against Emma.

[7][8] Recognizing the town's heritage, Zina Lamar established the Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum in 1958.

This facility serves as a community center and museum, preserving artifacts of area pioneers.

[7] Crosbyton is located slightly northeast of the center of Crosby County along U.S. Route 82, approximately 2 miles (3 km) west of Blanco Canyon at the eastern edge of the Llano Estacado.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Crosbyton has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.5 km2), all land.

[9] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,492 people, 667 households, and 498 families residing in the city.