Bonham in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Vicinity of Fort Inglish
(Exact Original Location Unknown)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023
1. Vicinity of Fort Inglish Marker
Here they built a log stockade and blockhouse with gun ports for use in community defense. In a typical fight (1841), the Indians were repulsed, but captured two young boys hunting cows near the fort. (the boys returned later.)
Called Bois D'arc in 1840, town was renamed (1843) to honor Texas War for Independence hero, Col. Ames Butler Bonham (1807-1836).
Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8886.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 33° 34.896′ N, 96° 10.06′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. It can be reached from the intersection of East 9th Street (Loop State Highway 205) and Lipscomb Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located along the street. Touch for map. Marker is
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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. 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: Dr. Daniel Rowlett (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Inglish Cemetery (about 800 feet away); Col. James Tarleton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Booker T. Washington School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Carlton College (approx. half a mile away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Risser Hospital (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Steger Opera House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.
Also see . . . Fort Inglish (vicinity of). Fannin County Historical Commission (Submitted on October 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023
2. The view of the Vicinity of Fort Inglish Marker along the street
Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023
3. The view of the Vicinity of Fort Inglish Marker from across the street
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 227 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
