New Boston in Bowie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

James Bowie / Gold Star County

James Bowie Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, February 28, 2021

1. James Bowie Marker

Inscription.

James Bowie
1795 - 1836
James Bowie was at one time a farmer, a logger, a scout, a guide, a land agent, and a Colonel in the Texas Rangers. He is better known however for the knife that bears his name and his death at the Alamo.

Fighting for Texas independence at the Alamo, James Bowie was killed on March 6, 1836. On December 4, 1840, Bowie County was named in his honor. The nearby James Bowie School District, organized May 14, 1935 also bears his name.

Gold Star County
Out of 254 Texas counties only 37 share the distinction of being established while Texas was a Republic, from 1836 through 1845. Bowie County, created on December 17, 1840, is one of these Gold Star counties.

Erected 1986 by Bowie County Sesquicentennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 33° 28.39′ N, 94° 24.35′ W. Marker is in New Boston, Texas, in Bowie County. Marker is on James Bowie Drive, ¼ mile east of North McCoy Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. The marker and statue are located in front of the Bowie County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 James Bowie Drive, New Boston TX 75570, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 6 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bowie County (a few steps from this marker); Red Bayou Methodist Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); New Boston (approx. 1.1 miles away); Jones-Tyson House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Hooks (approx. 6.3 miles away); Pecan Point Signers (approx. 6.8 miles away).

Gold Star County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, February 28, 2021

2. Gold Star County Marker

James Bowie / Gold Star County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, February 28, 2021

3. James Bowie / Gold Star County Marker

James Bowie / Gold Star County Marker Dedication panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, February 28, 2021

4. James Bowie / Gold Star County Marker Dedication panel

James Bowie Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, February 28, 2021

5. James Bowie Statue

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