North Side in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

William Madison McDonald

(June 22, 1866 - July 4, 1950)

Photographed by James Hulse, January 1, 2025

1. William Madison McDonald Marker

Inscription. Born in Kaufman County, William "Gooseneck Bill" McDonald became active in politics in 1890. His ability to unite Black and White voters led to his prominence as a leader of the "Black and Tan" faction of the Republican party. He remained influential, serving as a delegate to many state and national conventions, until the decline of the Republican party in Texas in the early 1900s. Also active in Black Masonic societies, he served as state secretary for 47 years. He moved to Fort Worth in 1906, founded the Fraternal Bank and Trust Company, and was a prominent civic leader.

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5839.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 32° 46.337′ N, 97° 20.834′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in the North Side. It is on Grand Avenue near Gould Ave.. The marker is located in Oakwood Cemetery, Old Trinity Section, Row 480 Space 2. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 Grand Ave, Fort Worth TX 76164, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hagar Tucker (within shouting distance of this marker); Khleber Miller Van Zandt

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Governor Charles A. Culberson (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Thomas N. Waul, C.S.A. (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Peter Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away); Euday Louis Bowman (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oakwood Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Douglass and McGar Parks (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Also see . . . William Madison McDonald. Wikipedia

William Madison McDonald (June 22, 1866 – July 5, 1950), nicknamed "Gooseneck Bill", was an American politician, businessman, and banker of great influence in Texas during the late nineteenth century. Part of the Black and Tan faction, by 1892 he was elected to the Republican Party of Texas's state executive committee, as temporary chairman in 1896, and as permanent state chairman in 1898.

(Submitted on January 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

William Madison McDonald Gravestone, Monument and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 1, 2025

2. William Madison McDonald Gravestone, Monument and Marker

The William Madison McDonald Monument is located in the section of the the Old Trinity Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 1, 2025

3. The William Madison McDonald Monument is located in the section of the the Old Trinity Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.