Near Crockett in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Wortham
Photographed By James Hulse, September 26, 2022
1. John Wortham Marker
Inscription.
John Wortham. . A pioneer area landowner and farmer, John Wortham (1804-67) was a petitioner for the creation of Houston County in 1837. He later served as captain of an independent Ranger company, as major in the Republic of Texas Army and as quartermaster of the Texas Militia. In addition to his military service, he was a trustee of Trinity College and was appointed to the first board of land commissioners for the Texas Republic. He also owned a local sawmill and gristmill. Twice married, Wortham was the father of 12 children. He was buried on his land (2.3 Mi SW)., Eliza H. Bishop, Great-Granddaughter
A pioneer area landowner and farmer, John Wortham (1804-67) was a petitioner for the creation of Houston County in 1837. He later served as captain of an independent Ranger company, as major in the Republic of Texas Army and as quartermaster of the Texas Militia. In addition to his military service, he was a trustee of Trinity College and was appointed to the first board of land commissioners for the Texas Republic. He also owned a local sawmill and gristmill. Twice married, Wortham was the father of 12 children. He was buried on his land (2.3 Mi SW).
Eliza H. Bishop, Great-Granddaughter
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11062.)
Location. 31° 21.55′ N, 95° 28.548′ W. Marker is near Crockett, Texas, in Houston County. Marker is at the intersection of Highway 287 (State Highway 19) and Farm to Market Road 2160, on the left when traveling north on Highway 287. The marker is located on the west side of the highway at a small pullout. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crockett TX 75835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker
3. The view of the John Wortham Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
