Details for Thomas Jefferson Shannon
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5181011533
Data
| Marker Number | 11533 |
| Atlas Number | 5181011533 |
| Marker Title | Thomas Jefferson Shannon |
| Index Entry | Shannon, Thomas Jefferson |
| Address | 900 W. Lamar |
| City | Sherman |
| County | Grayson |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 720698 |
| UTM Northing | 3723824 |
| Subject Codes | pioneers |
| Marker Year | 1983 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | West Hill Cemetery |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
| Marker Text | (1808-1864) Thomas J. Shannon came to Texas in 1839 and settled in what became Grayson County in 1845. Elected first Grayson County representative to the Texas Legislature, he worked for relocation of the county seat to the present site of Sherman. Shannon earned the name "Father of Sherman" after donating land for the townsite. His daughter Julia named the first streets. A pioneer stockman, Shannon imported Durham cattle, a gift from Queen Victoria, in 1848. Recorded - 1983 |