Burkburnett in Wichita County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Home of Monroe Dodson

(1844-1927)

Photographed by James Hulse, October 27, 2025

1. Home of Monroe Dodson Marker

Inscription. Tennessean and former Union soldier under Gen. Grant. Came to Texas 1867, here 1878. First permanent settler here. Helped build church, school, Masonic lodge. His cattle brand (Half Circle D) was the second registered in the county. Married twice, he had eleven children.

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2541.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 34° 5.922′ N, 98° 34.201′ W. Marker is in Burkburnett, Texas, in Wichita County. It is on North Avenue East north of E 3rd Street (State Highway 240), on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in front of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 N Ave E, Burkburnett TX 76354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

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: First United Methodist Church of Burkburnett (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First National Bank of Burkburnett (about 700 feet away); Charley Lee Coe (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1960 Ford Milk Truck (approx. 0.3 miles away); Panhandle Oil and Refining Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fowler Discovery Well

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Providence Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Booker T. Washington Elementary School (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burkburnett.

The Home of Monroe Dodson and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

2. The Home of Monroe Dodson and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.