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

Park of Old Settlers Association of Grayson County

Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2024

1. Park of Old Settlers Association of Grayson County Marker

Inscription. A public-spirited group dedicated to preservation of history and enrichment of contemporary life.

Founded in 1879, when oldtimers traveled by wagon and camped near Sherman to reminisce about days of Republic of Texas, the frontier, and the Southern Confederacy. Speakers at first meeting included Mrs. Julia Shannon King (daughter of donor of part of Sherman townsite) and Mrs. Sophia Porter, who came to Grayson County in 1838 as bride of Holland Coffee, owner of Indian Trading Post at Preston Bend.

The association was incorporated on Oct. 31, 1898. Having met in various groves, it purchased this popular and accessible site in 1899 as permanent headquarters. Financing was hampered by adversities (bad weather, smallpox, power failure on commuting streetcar line), but purchase cost was paid by 1909. The auditorium, named for the Veteran Association secretary Jesse Loving, was built in 1923.

Noted orators at annual conventions have included statesmen Joseph Weldon Bailey, James S. Hogg, Roger Q. Mills, Sam Rayburn, John H. Reagan, Morris Sheppard.

Used for years by Red River Valley Fair, and now by civic and youth groups, this park serves as a reminder of the foresight of pioneer citizens.

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7415.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 33° 39.303′ N, 96° 35.669′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It is on North Harrison Avenue north of East Lewis Street. The marker is located in the southeast section of Old Settlers Park near the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1519 N Grand Ave, Sherman TX 75090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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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: Old Main (former location) (approx. half a mile away); Austin College (approx. half a mile away); Wynne Chapel (approx. half a mile away); Solstice Calendar & Abell Library (approx. 0.6 miles away); Student Union Building (former location) (approx. 0.6 miles away); Windsor Mall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jerry E. Apple Stadium, Robert T. Mason Athletic-Recreation Complex (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ida Green Communication Center (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2024

2. Park of Old Settlers Association of Grayson County Marker

The view of the marker in the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2024

3. The view of the marker in the park

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.