Benjamin in Knox County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Original Old Rock Courthouse Cornerstone
Photographed by Duane Hall, March 7, 2015
1. Original Old Rock Courthouse Cornerstone Marker
Erected in Benjamin in 1891, when the officials of Knox County were: W.H. Benedict, T.P. Reeder, J.A. Spinks, G.B. Stewart.
Commissioners
T.D. Isbell – Sheriff.
Rock structure replacing wooden courthouse of 1886, was in use until 1935.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3871.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 33° 34.989′ N, 99° 47.594′ W. Marker is in Benjamin, Texas, in Knox County. It is at the intersection of W. Cedar Street and S. Hinton Street (Texas Highway 6), on the right when traveling west on W. Cedar Street. Marker is along the front entry way to the Knox County courthouse on the south side of the courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Benjamin TX 79505, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. It is also on the American Great Plains and specifically on the Southern Plains. 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 Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Settlement in Knox County / L Ranch (within shouting distance of this marker); Knox County (within shouting distance of this marker); Quanah Parker Trail (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pleasant C. Sams (approx. 4.4 miles away); The Narrows
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More about this marker. On the lower border of the marker is incised: "Presented by M.J. Spinks".
Photographed by Duane Hall, March 7, 2015
2. 1935 WPA County Courthouse
Photographed by Duane Hall, March 7, 2015
3. Markers on Knox County Courthouse Grounds
Photographed by Duane Hall, March 7, 2015
4. Original Old Rock Courthouse Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 8, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
