Crockett in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

John Gordon Beasley, Sr.

(July 3, 1888 - April 5, 1959)

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

1. John Gordon Beasley, Sr. Marker

Inscription. A leading figure in 20th century Crockett history, John Gordon "Big Jack" Beasley, Sr., was involved in a number of local businesses, including the Davy Crockett Federal Savings and Loan, which he helped organize in 1928. Beasley served as mayor of Crockett (1936-1940) during the city's Centennial Celebration. Accomplishments of his administration included paved and lighted streets for the city and the David Crockett Memorial Building and Park. Recorded - 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11231.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 31° 19.988′ N, 95° 27.947′ W. Marker is in Crockett, Texas, in Houston County. It is at the intersection of North 4th Street and State Highway 304 on North 4th Street. The marker is located in the southern section of the Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 N 4th St, Crockett TX 75835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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: Vicory Barker Tunstall (a few steps from this marker); Houston County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Mary Allen Seminary (approx. half a

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mile away); Col. Steward Alexander Miller (approx. 0.8 miles away); William Elbert "Buck" Mayes (approx. 0.8 miles away); Augustus "Gus" LeGory (approx. 0.8 miles away); James Elbert Downes (approx. 0.8 miles away); Glenwood Cemetery (North Sector) (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crockett.

The John Gordon Beasley, Sr. Marker and Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

2. The John Gordon Beasley, Sr. Marker and Gravestone

The view of the John Gordon Beasley, Sr. Marker in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

3. The view of the John Gordon Beasley, Sr. Marker in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.