Details for James M. Benbrook

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5439002728

Data

Marker Number 2728
Atlas Number 5439002728
Marker Title James M. Benbrook
Index Entry Benbrook, James M.
Address
City Benbrook
County Tarrant
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 645116
UTM Northing 3616484
Subject Codes pioneers
Marker Year 1982
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 812 Mercedes St., Benbrook Cemetery, Benbrook
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text In 1876 Indiana native James M. Benbrook brought his family to this settlement, then known as Marinda. A veteran of the Union Army during the Civil War, he became a prominent area farmer and landowner. In 1880, when rail lines were completed here and a depot was constructed, the community was renamed Benbrook in his honor by the Texas and Pacific Railroad Company. Twice married, Benbrook was the father of six children. Recorded - 1982.

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