Brownwood in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Henry Ford

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

1. Henry Ford Marker

Inscription. A native of Virginia, Henry Ford (c.1845-1910) came to Texas in 1869 and worked as a cowboy on several central Texas ranches. He settled in Brownwood in 1876 and served several terms as county clerk and as a city councilman. A respected civic leader, he was influential in bringing the Santa Fe Railroad to Brownwood. He supported educational efforts in the city, and through his work as a banker and businessman was instrumental in Brownwood's growth. Three times married, he was the father of ten children, five of whom survived to adulthood.

Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2447.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 31° 42.345′ N, 98° 59.869′ W. Marker is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. It is on U.S. 377. The marker is located in the northern section of the Greenleaf Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brownwood TX 76801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Charlie Webb and John Wesley Hardin (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenleaf Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert E. Howard (approx. ¼ mile away); "Hey Paula" (approx. 1.1 miles away); Howard Payne University (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Rev. Dr. John David Robnett (approx. 1.1 miles away);

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The Rev. Noah Turner Byars (approx. 1.1 miles away); R. B. Rogers House (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownwood.

Regarding Henry Ford. It was rumored that he was in actuality the notorious outlaw Jesse James.

Also see . . . Ford, Henry (1845–1910). Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)

Henry Ford, banker and business writer, was born in Ohio County, West Virginia, on January 28, 1845. He moved to Texas at the age of seventeen and worked for a time on a ranch in Brown County before he moved into Brownwood, where he became prominent as a private banker. He also served at various times as county clerk, mayor of Brownwood, treasurer of Brown County, city school trustee, and chairman of the Central County Committee. The firm of Coggin, Ford, and Martin, with which he was associated, published several business-aid booklets.

(Submitted on June 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Henry Ford Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

2. The Henry Ford Gravestone and Marker

The view of the Henry Ford Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

3. The view of the Henry Ford Marker in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 618 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.