Sherman in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Great Sherman Storm of 1896
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023
1. The Great Sherman Storm of 1896 Marker
Inscription.
The Great Sherman Storm of 1896. . In the late afternoon of Friday, May 15, 1896, a disastrous tornado swept Sherman, killing about 66 persons, injuring many others, and causing severe property damage. The twister touched down near here, then cut a 2-mile-long path through the city. The same funnel and several smaller ones struck at other locations in the area. Most of the storm's victims were buried in this cemetery. After the tragedy, citizens of Sherman and neighboring towns helped with the rebuilding, and relief contributions were sent from many distant places.
In the late afternoon of Friday, May 15, 1896, a disastrous tornado swept Sherman, killing about 66 persons, injuring many others, and causing severe property damage. The twister touched down near here, then cut a 2-mile-long path through the city. The same funnel and several smaller ones struck at other locations in the area. Most of the storm's victims were buried in this cemetery. After the tragedy, citizens of Sherman and neighboring towns helped with the rebuilding, and relief contributions were sent from many distant places.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11539.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters.
Location. 33° 37.971′ N, 96° 37.322′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. Marker is at the intersection of West Lamar Street and South Highland Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Lamar Street. The marker is located at the West Hill Cemetery Main Gate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sherman TX 75092, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 114 times since then and 47 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.
