Near Detroit in Red River County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William Becknell
Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2023
1. William Becknell Marker
Pioneered the Santa Fe Trail
Server in the Army of the Republic of Texas
Died 1865
Erected 1957 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 10865.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 33° 37.689′ N, 95° 10.152′ W. Marker is near Detroit, Texas, in Red River County. Marker is on U.S. 82, ¼ mile east of County Highway 1290. The marker is located in the Robbinsville Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Detroit TX 75436, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Becknell Cemetery (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named William Becknell (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); A House of the William Becknell Family (approx. 3.3 miles away); J.D. Tippit (approx. 4.4 miles away); City of Clarksville (approx. 5.9 miles away); First Christian Church of Detroit (approx. 6.2 miles away); David Gouverneur Burnet (approx. 6.6 miles away); Page's Tree (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.
Also see . . .
1. Becknell, William (ca. 1787–1856)
this page online
2. Santa Fe Trail. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2023
2. The William Becknell gravesite and marker with gravestone of his wife Mary
Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2023
3. The William Becknell Marker in the cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, September 28, 2023
4. The entrance to the cemetery along the highway
The marker to the left is a newer different marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
