Mineola in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Creighton Buchanan
(February 24, 1850-December 9, 1884)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
1. John Creighton Buchanan Marker
Louisiana native John Creighton Buchanan moved to East Texas and established a legal practice in Quitman. He became the first Wood County Attorney in 1876, the year before he married Sarah Rosalie "Rosa" Patten (1855-1941). He represented Rains, Wood, Upshur, Gregg and Smith counties in the Texas Senate from 1878 until his death in 1884 at age 34. As a senator, Buchanan was a strong advocate of education. He authored a bill to establish normal schools in Texas, secured a grant to finance Mineola schools, and drafted the bill that created the University of Texas.Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11661.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 32° 39.386′ N, 95° 29.534′ W. Marker is in Mineola, Texas, in Wood County. Marker can be reached from City Cemetery Road west of South Pacific Street. Located within the Cedars Memorial Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
2. John Creighton Buchanan Marker at the Cedars Memorial Gardens cemetery.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George C. Reeves (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Adolphus Leander Patten (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert N. Stafford (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Malcolm Smith (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mineola Black Spiders (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Mineola Black Spiders (about 600 feet away); Addie E. McFarland (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mineola Ice, Light and Water Company (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mineola.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
3. John Creighton Buchanan gravesite and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
