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

Lee Simmons

1873-1957

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

1. Lee Simmons Marker

Inscription. Ran for sheriff at request of citizens of Denison. Elected in 1912 and served two years. Was appointed by Governor Pat Neff to special commission in 1920's to inspect Texas Prison System; named by Governor Dan Moody to prison board, 1928; in 1930 became General Manager of Prison System, where he made an outstanding record. Organized prison rodeo, died before completing autobiography "Assignment Huntsville". Recorded - 1967

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11540.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 33° 37.835′ N, 96° 37.073′ 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, 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: The Rev. J.M. Binkley (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge C.C. Binkley (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesse P. Loving (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mita Holsapple Hall (about 500 feet away); Capt. John Henry LeTellier (about 600 feet away); Olive Ann Oatman Fairchild (about 700 feet away); The Rev. John Silliman Moore (approx. 0.2 miles away); Andrew L. Randell (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

The Lee Simmons Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

2. The Lee Simmons Gravestone and Marker

The view of the Lee Simmons Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

3. The view of the Lee Simmons Marker in the cemetery

Photographed by Gary Estep, March 8, 2026

4. Lee Simmons Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 44 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.