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

James G. Gilmer

(1814-1846)

Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

1. James G. Gilmer Marker

Inscription. One of the courageous men who helped civilize the wilderness. Moved here from Kentucky in 1845 with his wife Elizabeth (Parrish) and children William S., George A., and Thomas S. James P. Gilmer, the fourth son, is said to have been first Anglo-American born at present Honey Grove. A few months after he settled here, James G. Gilmer died; his burial established this cemetery. On his land grant, left to his wife, the town was later built. Recorded-1972

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8891.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 33° 35.445′ 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 the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the

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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: Benjamin Stuart Walcott (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.)

The James G. Gilmer Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

2. The James G. Gilmer Gravestone and Marker

The James G. Gilmer Marker is on the right of the two markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

3. The James G. Gilmer Marker is on the right of the two markers

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.