Details for James G. Gilmer
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5147008891
Data
| Marker Number | 8891 |
| Atlas Number | 5147008891 |
| Marker Title | James G. Gilmer |
| Index Entry | Gilmer, James G. |
| Address | |
| City | Honey Grove |
| County | Fannin |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 229951 |
| UTM Northing | 3720620 |
| Subject Codes | pioneers |
| Marker Year | 1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Oakwood Cemetery on FM 100 (near main entrance) |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 14" x 24" Grave Marker |
| Marker Text | (1814-1846) One of the courageous men who helped civilize the wilderness. Moved here from Kentucky in 1845 with his wife Elizabeth (Parrish) and children William S., George A., and Thomas S. James P. Gilmer, the fourth son, is said to have been first Anglo-American born at present Honey Grove. A few months after he settled here, James G. Gilmer died; his burial established this cemetery. On his land grant, left to his wife, the town was later built. |