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

Thomas Jefferson Shannon

(1808-1864)

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

1. Thomas Jefferson Shannon Marker

Inscription. Thomas J. Shannon came to Texas in 1839 and settled in what became Grayson County in 1845. Elected first Grayson County representative to the Texas Legislature, he worked for relocation of the county seat to the present site of Sherman. Shannon earned the name "Father of Sherman" after donating land for the townsite. His daughter Julia named the first streets. A pioneer stockman, Shannon imported Durham cattle, a gift from Queen Victoria, in 1848. Recorded - 1983

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11533.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 33° 37.882′ N, 96° 37.242′ 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 central section of the West Hill Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1304 W Lamar Street, Sherman TX 75092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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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: Andrew L. Randell (within shouting distance of this marker); Olive Ann Oatman Fairchild (about 500 feet away); Mita Holsapple Hall (about 600 feet away); Capt. John Henry LeTellier (about 600 feet away); Andrew Hanson (about 600 feet away); The Rev. John Silliman Moore (about 600 feet away); Tom Randolph (about 600 feet away); B.H. Zauk (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 about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Thomas Jefferson Shannon Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

2. Thomas Jefferson Shannon Gravestone and Marker

The view of the Thomas Jefferson Shannon Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

3. The view of the Thomas Jefferson Shannon Marker in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.