Salado in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Rev. James E. and Fannie F. Ferguson

Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008

1. The Rev. James E. and Fannie F. Ferguson Marker

Inscription.

Alabama native James Ferguson (1824-1876) became a Methodist preacher in Arkansas before moving to Texas in 1847. As a circuit rider for the next 20 years, he served Methodists in numerous parts of central and southeast Texas. Ferguson wed native Texan Fannie Fitzpatrick (1839-1915) in Houston in 1855 and, following his service in the Civil War, the couple settled in Salado, where they farmed and operated a mill. Fannie ran the farm when James began preaching again and continued to successfully manage the farm and the family after his death at the age of 52. Their son James Edward Ferguson was elected governor of Texas in 1914 and again in 1916.

Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12584.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 30° 56.172′ N, 97° 31.885′ W. Marker is in Salado, Texas, in Bell County. Marker can be reached from Baines Street. Located in the Salado Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salado TX 76571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Washington Baines (within shouting distance of this marker); James Lowry Smith (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Robert Bonner Halley (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Milton Wesley Damron (within shouting distance of this marker); James Anderson (within shouting distance of this marker); Hermon and Margaret L. Aiken (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Welborn Barton and Louisa Adeline Barton (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Samuel J. and Charlotte H. Jones (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salado.

Fannie F. Ferguson Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008

2. Fannie F. Ferguson Gravestone

The Rev. James E. and Fannie F. Ferguson Gravestones and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022

3. The Rev. James E. and Fannie F. Ferguson Gravestones and Marker

The view of the Rev. James E. and Fannie F. Ferguson Marker from the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022

4. The view of the Rev. James E. and Fannie F. Ferguson Marker from the cemetery

Rev. James E. Ferguson Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008

5. Rev. James E. Ferguson Gravestone

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,072 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on August 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on March 31, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.