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

Dr. Daniel Rowlett

(B. Virginia, 1786 - D. Texas, 1848)

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

1. Dr. Daniel Rowlett Marker

Inscription. Came to Texas 1836. Caused Fannin County to be created, 1837. Served as congressman, Republic of Texas, 1837-38, 1839-40, 1843-44. Helped (1840) organize Constantine Lodge No. 13, A.F. & A.M., and was its first Worshipful Master. Was most versatile pioneer here. Recorded 1972

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8928.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 33° 34.803′ N, 96° 10.151′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. It can be reached from the intersection of Lynn Street and East 6th Street. The marker is located in the central section of the Inglish Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bonham TX 75418, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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.

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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 walking distance of this marker: Col. James Tarleton (within shouting distance of this marker); Inglish Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Vicinity of Fort Inglish (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Booker T. Washington School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carlton College (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Site of Steger Opera House (approx. half a mile away); Fall of a Renegade (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.

Also see . . . Dr. Daniel Rowlett. Fannin County Historical Commission (Submitted on October 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Dr. Daniel Rowlett Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

2. Dr. Daniel Rowlett Gravestone and Marker

The view of the Dr. Daniel Rowlett Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

3. The view of the Dr. Daniel Rowlett Marker in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.