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

Capt. John Henry LeTellier

(January 21, 1842 - July 18, 1913)

Photographed by Gary Estep

1. Capt. John Henry LeTellier Marker

Inscription. Born in Virginia. Educated at Bethany College. In 1861 he joined Confederate Army, serving in Co. K, 24th Va. Inf. Fought in battles of Manassas, Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Gettysburg and others. Received several wounds, one serious (at Plymouth). Resumed teaching at end of war. Came to Texas and operated the Sherman Private School, 1871-1913. A dynamic teacher and expert in math, he taught many persons who later rose to prominence. Recorded - 1969

Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7394.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 33° 37.925′ N, 96° 37.141′ 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 this postal address: 1304 W Lamar St, Sherman TX 75092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies

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& 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: Olive Ann Oatman Fairchild (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rev. John Silliman Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); Mita Holsapple Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesse P. Loving (within shouting distance of this marker); Tom Randolph (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Nelson Dickson (about 500 feet away); Judge C.C. Binkley (about 500 feet away); The Rev. J.M. Binkley (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Mattie Davis Lucas (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

The Capt. John Henry LeTellier Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

2. The Capt. John Henry LeTellier Gravestone and Marker

The view of the Capt. John Henry LeTellier Gravestone and Marker from the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

3. The view of the Capt. John Henry LeTellier Gravestone and Marker from the cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

4. Capt. John Henry LeTellier Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 22, 2025, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.