Bonham in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Inglish Cemetery

1838 – 1964

Photographed By James Hulse, September 27, 2023

1. Inglish Cemetery Marker

Inscription. County's oldest. Bailey Inglish donated plot near Old Fort Inglish (called Bois d'Arc. Later Bonham). Pioneers buried here include 1838 Indian massacre victims Andrew Daugherty. Wm. McCarty; 1836 Fannin County colonizers Bailey Inglish and Daniel Rowlett; and Texas Revolution veteran James Tarleton. Fannin County Historical Survey Committee

Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8903.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 33° 34.78′ N, 96° 10.111′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. Marker is at the intersection of Lynn Street and East 6th Street, on the left when traveling north on Lynn Street. The marker is located at the entrance to the Inglish Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 Lynn Street, Bonham TX 75418, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Col. James Tarleton (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Daniel Rowlett (within shouting distance of this marker); Vicinity of Fort Inglish (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Booker T. Washington School

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Steger Opera House (approx. half a mile away); First Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); John Wesley Hardin (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fall of a Renegade (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.

The view of the Inglish Cemetery Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 27, 2023

2. The view of the Inglish Cemetery Marker from the street

The east entrance to the Inglish Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 27, 2023

3. The east entrance to the Inglish Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on October 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.