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

The Rev. J.M. Binkley

(February 26, 1833 - January 13, 1916)

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

1. The Rev. J.M. Binkley Marker

Inscription. Jacob Monroe Binkley came to Texas from Tennessee in 1852. Before being licensed to preach in 1855 he was an effective orator for the cause of temperance. In 1859 he organized and was first pastor of the church later known as First United Methodist Church of Sherman. From 1865 until his death, the Rev. Mr. Binkley was a Methodist presiding elder, retaining his Sherman residence. A strong supporter of education, he was board chairman at Southwestern University and Kidd-Key College. Recorded - 1997

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14362.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 33° 37.854′ N, 96° 37.085′ 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 southeast 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

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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: Judge C.C. Binkley (a few steps from this marker); Lee Simmons (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesse P. Loving (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mita Holsapple Hall (about 400 feet away); Capt. John Henry LeTellier (about 500 feet away); Olive Ann Oatman Fairchild (about 600 feet away); The Rev. John Silliman Moore (about 700 feet away); Andrew L. Randell (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

The Rev. J.M. Binkley Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

2. The Rev. J.M. Binkley Gravestone and Marker

The view of the Rev. J.M. Binkley Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

3. The view of the Rev. J.M. Binkley Marker in the cemetery

Photographed by Gary Estep, March 8, 2026

4. The Rev. J.M. Binkley Marker

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 198 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on March 8, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas.