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

Judge C.C. Binkley

(January 12, 1826 - March 15, 1886)

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

1. Judge C.C. Binkley Marker

Inscription. Christopher Columbus Binkley came to Texas in 1852 and became a law partner of Sherman's first mayor. He served as district judge from 1870 tο 1874 and Republican National Committeeman for many years. As a founder and the first president of Merchants and Planters Bank, Judge Binkley was the financial leader of the county and was considered one of the most trusted and outstanding businessmen of his day, upon his death, Judge Binkley was acknowledged as Sherman's leading citizen. Recorded-1997

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11904.)

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

Location. 33° 37.852′ N, 96° 37.092′ 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 of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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. J.M. Binkley (a few steps from this marker); Lee Simmons (within shouting distance of this marker); Mita Holsapple Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jesse P. Loving (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 Judge C.C. Binkley Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

2. The Judge C.C. Binkley Gravestone and Marker

The view of the Judge C.C. Binkley monument in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

3. The view of the Judge C.C. Binkley monument in the cemetery

Photographed by Gary Estep, March 8, 2026

4. Judge C.C. 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 174 times since then and 35 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.