Henderson in Rusk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Rev. William Craig

(1785-1865)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 14, 2025

1. The Rev. William Craig Marker

Inscription. A Methodist circuit rider, the Rev. William Craig was born in South Carolina and entered the ministry at age 18. He married Rebecca Hortense Horton (1785-1866) and had six children. About 1841, he moved from Mississippi to San Augustine, Texas. In 1849, he established a home in Oakland community in Rusk County. He served several appointments in East Texas, riding his mule, Tobe, up to 300 miles on one circuit. In Nacogdoches, he conducted services in the Old Stone Fort. He organized Henderson circuit and also served as chaplain for the Texas Senate.

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10978.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 32° 9.253′ N, 94° 48.076′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County. It can be reached from North Van Buren Street. Marker is located in the Henderson Old City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henderson TX 75652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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: Henderson City Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Judge William Wright Morris (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Henderson (about 400

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feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Jefferson Rusk (about 500 feet away); Masonic Lodge Building (about 500 feet away); Henderson (about 700 feet away); The 1860 Henderson Fire (about 700 feet away); Merritt Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 14, 2025

2. The Rev. William Craig Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.