Sherman in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Tom Randolph

(Nov. 13, 1854 - Jan. 8, 1918)

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

1. Tom Randolph Marker

Inscription. Tennessee native Thomas Randolph came to Grayson County with his family in 1859. Groomed to be a businessman, he was invited at age 19 to join C.C. Binkley at the Merchants and Planters Bank, which grew into a very prosperous and influential financial institution. Randolph served as bank president from 1886 until his death. In that capacity, he helped attract new industry and business to Sherman, and worked to establish the city's first hospital. He also served as chairman of the board of the National Bank of Commerce of St. Louis, Missouri, but always considered Sherman his home. Recorded - 2002

Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12754.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 33° 37.961′ N, 96° 37.172′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of West Lamar Street and South Woods Street on West Lamar Street. The marker is located in the northeast section of the West Hill Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near

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this postal address: 1304 W Lamar St, Sherman TX 75092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in 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: The Rev. John Silliman Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); Olive Ann Oatman Fairchild (within shouting distance of this marker); The Reverend J.H. Reynolds (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Capt. John Henry LeTellier (about 300 feet away); James Nelson Dickson (about 300 feet away); Mita Holsapple Hall (about 400 feet away); Jesse P. Loving (about 500 feet away); Thomas Jefferson Shannon (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Mattie Davis Lucas (was within shouting

Tom Randolph Gravesite and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

2. Tom Randolph Gravesite and Marker

distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

The view of the Tom Randolph Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

3. The view of the Tom Randolph Marker in the cemetery

Photographed by Gary Estep, March 8, 2026

4. Tom Randolph Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on March 8, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas.