Gainesville in Cooke County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James Menees Lindsay
(Dec. 31, 1835 - May 3, 1919)
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 23, 2026
1. James Menees Lindsay Marker
J. M. Lindsay graduated from Cumberland Law School in his native Tennessee in 1857 and arrived in Gainesville on his 22nd birthday. His political and legal career included the following offices: state legislator, member of Gainesville's first city council, delegate to the 1866 State Constitutional Convention, and judge of the 16th Judicial District. One of Gainesville's largest landowners in his day, Judge Lindsay helped bring the railroad to town, donated land for churches and schools, and developed numerous businesses, resulting in his legacy as a significant civic leader.
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12479.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 3, 1835.
Location. 33° 37.913′ N, 97° 7.573′ W. Marker is in Gainesville, Texas, in Cooke County. It is on Toby. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1059 Toby, Gainesville TX 76240, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fairview Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); G.H. Ragsdale (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Owen Davis (about 500 feet away); F.M. Dougherty (about 500 feet away); J.D. Ikard Sugg (about 600 feet away); Joseph Weldon Bailey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Butterfield Overland Stage Line (approx. 0.6 miles away); Civil War Dissent In North Texas (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 23, 2026
2. James Menees Lindsay Marker
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 23, 2026
3. James Menees Lindsay Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
