Crockett in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Armistead Thompson Mason Monroe

(March 15, 1818 - September, 1893)

Armisted Thompson Mason Monroe Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 26, 2023

1. Armisted Thompson Mason Monroe Marker

Inscription. A grandnephew of U.S. president James Monroe, A.T.M. Monroe was born in Virginia and came to Texas in 1842. He married Rachel Albright (1828-1866) in 1846 and moved his family to Crockett in 1849. He operated a general store on the courthouse square with W.F. Wall and made annual trips to New York for merchandise. Also involved in real estate dealings, Monroe gave land for the Episcopal Church.Recorded - 1979

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11209.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.

Location. 31° 19.273′ N, 95° 27.604′ W. Marker is in Crockett, Texas, in Houston County. Marker can be reached from East Pease Street, 0.2 miles west of Texas Highway 19. Marker in Glenwood Cemetery. 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 walking distance of this marker. Major Isaac Watts Burton (a few steps from this marker); The Rev. John C. Woolam (within shouting distance of this marker); Armistead Albert Aldrich (within shouting distance of this marker); Isaac Adair Daniel (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Fisher Tenney

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Glenwood Cemetery (North Sector) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glenwood Cemetery (about 300 feet away); Judge Elijah Gossett (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crockett.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 26, 2023

2. Armisted Thompson Mason Monroe Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.