Weatherford in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Thomas C. Snailum

(1811-1884)

Photographed by J Frye, May 21, 2023

1. Thomas C. Snailum Marker

Inscription. A native of England, Thomas C. Snailum came to Texas in 1834, settling in Bastrop. He enlisted in the Texas Army in 1836, served during the Texas Revolution, and settled in Nacogdoches after the war. In 1840 Snailum married Mary Ann Rogers (1825-1875) of Robertson County, and the family lived in Robertson, Grimes, Leon, and Freestone counties before coming to Weatherford about 1866. Snailum was a cattle rancher until 1871, when he and his wife began operating the St. Charles Hotel. He remained a Weatherford citizen until his death in 1884. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5466.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 32° 45.772′ N, 97° 47.58′ W. Marker is in Weatherford, Texas, in Parker County. It is at the intersection of East Water Street and North Rusk Street on East Water Street. Located in the Greenwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 E Water St, Weatherford TX 76086, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James Robertson Couts (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Willis Tucker Lanham (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dean of Texas Trail Drivers Oliver Loving (1812 - 1867)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Joseph Redgate (within shouting distance of this marker); Bose Ikard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old City Greenwood Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Fred Rider Cotten (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gustavus Adolphus Holland (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weatherford.

Photographed by J Frye, May 21, 2023

2. Thomas C. Snailum Marker

Photographed by J Frye, May 21, 2023

3. Thomas C. Snailum Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2023, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2023, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.