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.

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