Near Evant in Coryell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Benjamin F. Gholson
(Nov. 17, 1842 - April 3, 1932)
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 6, 2015
1. Benjamin F. Gholson Marker
After 1858-1859 service with Texas Rangers, he re-enlisted in company under Capt. J.M. Smith, and in 1860 aided in the rescue of Cynthia Ann Parker, kidnaped by Comanche Indians in 1836.
Served in 2nd Regiment, Texas Cavalry in Civil War. Married Jane Adaline Langford. Prominent stockman, was active in the Texas Ex-Rangers Association.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 369.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is November 17, 1842.
Location. 31° 27.754′ N, 98° 9.366′ W. Marker is near Evant, Texas, in Coryell County. It can be reached from the intersection of Langford Cove Road and Sheldon Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in the southeast corner of Langford Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Evant TX 76525, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Evant (approx. 0.9 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Evant (approx. 1.1 miles away); Pearl Baptist Church
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Also see . . . Benjamin F. Gholson. From the Texas State Historical Associations “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on October 17, 2015.)
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 6, 2015
2. Grave of Benjamin F. Gholson
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 6, 2015
3. Marker and Grave in Southeast Corner of Langford Cemetery
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 6, 2015
4. Entrance to Langford Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 863 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 17, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
