In Foard County, Crowell is located north of Abilene on US 70 and Hwy 6 near the Pease River and Lake Copper Breaks.
Agribusiness and the manufacture of sporting goods are the leading industries in this county seat. Tourist and recreation attractions include the Crowell Firehall Museum and Copper Breaks State Park, eight miles to the north in Hardeman County. In 1990 the population of Crowell was 1,230.