Near Pottsboro in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of Fort Johnson

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023

1. Site of Fort Johnson Marker

Inscription. Established by William G. Cooke in 1840 as a part of the defense of the Military Road from Red River to Austin. Named in honor of Colonel Francis W. Johnson (1799-1888). Commander of the Texas Army at the capture of San Antonio, December 10, 1835. Place of rendezvous for the Snively Expedition which set out April 25, 1843. The settlement in the vicinity was known as Georgetown.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 7374.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.

Location. 33° 48.332′ N, 96° 41.915′ W. Marker is near Pottsboro, Texas, in Grayson County. Marker is on Georgetown Road, 0.2 miles east of Tanglewood Trail, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1261 Georgetown Rd, Pottsboro TX 75076, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fink (approx. 1.2 miles away); Sophia Porter (approx. 6½ miles away); Site of the Trading Post of Holland Coffee (approx. 6½ miles away); Perrin Air Force Base (approx. 7 miles away); Lake Texoma

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(approx. 7.3 miles away); Coffman Cemetery (approx. 7.3 miles away); Old Bass Home (approx. 8.1 miles away); The Fitzgerald Home (approx. 8.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pottsboro.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023

2. Site of Fort Johnson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.