Greenville in Hunt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Benjamin D. Martin
(Feb. 21, 1823 - Mar. 28, 1891)
Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, January 2, 2021
1. Benjamin D. Martin Marker
Came to Texas from Virginia and settled in Hunt County in 1850s. In Confederate army, organized Texas Sharpshooters, called "Ben Martin's Company." First mayor of Greenville (present regime), 1873; helped draft Texas Constitution, 1875; state senator, 1876-1878; and Greenville mayor again, 1884. He rendered outstanding public service in a long career. Married Elizabeth Caroline Dickenson in 1845. They had six children.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7816.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1823.
Location. 33° 8.115′ N, 96° 5.944′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Texas, in Hunt County. It can be reached from Moulton Street north of Marshall Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville TX 75401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lallie P. Carlisle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fred Douglass Elementary School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greenville Cotton Compress (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mary Jim Morris (approx. 0.3 miles away); All Aboard! (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gen. Hal C. Horton Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Phillips Field/Majors Stadium (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gussie Nell Davis (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Regarding Benjamin D. Martin. The current marker does not appear to be the original Texas State Historical Survey Committee marker. The current marker has slightly different text and was placed by the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The text shown here in this entry is from the THC records at https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/.
Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, January 2, 2021
2. Benjamin D. Martin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
