Near Pottsboro in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sophia Porter
(1813-1899)
| | Confederate Lady Paul Revere | |
Photographed by Gary Estep
1. Sophia Porter Marker
During Civil War, wined and dined passing Federal scouts, found out they were seeking Col. Jas. Bourland, Confederate defender of Texas frontier. While guests were busy, she slipped out, swam her horse across icy Red River, warned Col. Bourland, helped prevent Federal invasion of North Texas.
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7421.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 33° 52.95′ N, 96° 38.037′ W. Marker is near Pottsboro, Texas, in Grayson County. It can be reached from the intersection of Preston Bend Road and Daniel Lane, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located near Preston Bend Cemetery about 10 miles north of Pottsboro. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pottsboro TX 75076, United States of America.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of the Trading Post of Holland Coffee (here, next to this marker); Lake Texoma (approx. 5.8 miles away); Fink (approx. 6.2 miles away); Site of Fort Johnson (approx. 6½ miles away); 1931 Free Bridge Controversy (approx. 7.2 miles away); Colbert's Ferry (approx. 7.2 miles away); In Honor of Our Veterans (approx. 7.2 miles away); Red River Bridge (approx. 7.3 miles away in Oklahoma). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pottsboro.
Another marker is no longer nearby. George R. Reeves (was approx. 7.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023
2. Sophia Porter Marker
The marker is on the right and the Site of the Trading Post of Holland Coffee Marker is on the left.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023
3. Sophia Porter Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023
4. Sophia Porter Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 864 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 22, 2025, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
