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

Benjamin Stuart Walcott

(October 17, 1809 - November 22, 1878)

Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

1. Benjamin Stuart Walcott Marker

Inscription. Founder and developer of Honey Grove, B.S. Walcott was a native of New England. He came to this area in 1846 and in 1848 married Elizabeth (Betsey) Gilmer (1815-65). Walcott opened the first store here in Samuel Erwin's log cabin and constructed the first frame store building when the town was laid out in 1848. He erected the first school building in 1853 and gave land for a Union church in 1856. Walcott's two sons also became community leaders. Recorded-1977

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8945.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 33° 35.448′ N, 95° 54.597′ W. Marker is in Honey Grove, Texas, in Fannin County. It can be reached from the intersection of 5th Street (Farm to Market Road 100) and Oak Street. The marker is located in the front central section of the Oakwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Honey Grove TX 75446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in

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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: James G. Gilmer (here, next to this marker); Samuel Augustus Erwin (a few steps from this marker); Oakwood Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Oakwood Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); James Thomas Holt (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Erwin Evans Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dial Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); McKenzie Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Honey Grove.

Also see . . . Honey Grove, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Benjamin Stuart Walcott Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

2. Benjamin Stuart Walcott Gravestone and Marker

The Benjamin Stuart Walcott Marker is the left marker of the two markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

3. The Benjamin Stuart Walcott Marker is the left marker of the two markers

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.