Details for Site of Fort Johnson
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5181007374
Data
| Marker Number | 7374 |
| Atlas Number | 5181007374 |
| Marker Title | Site of Fort Johnson |
| Index Entry | Fort Johnson, Site of |
| Address | |
| City | Pottsboro |
| County | Grayson |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 713040 |
| UTM Northing | 3742975 |
| Subject Codes | forts |
| Marker Year | 1936 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | County road right of way, 1.3 mi. W of FM 120, 4.3 mi. NW of 120/996 intersection in Pottsboro |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 1936 Centennial Marker |
| Marker Text | Established by William G. Cooke in 1840 as a part of the defense of the Military Road from Red River to Austin. Named in honor of Colonel Francis W. Johnson (1799-1888). Commander of the Texas army at the capture of San Antonio, December 10, 1835. Place of rendezvous for the Snively Expedition which set out April 25, 1843. The settlement in the vicinity was known as Georgetown. |