Carthage in Panola County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Jonathan Anderson
Kentucky native Jonathan "Old Shelby" Anderson, a grandson of American Revolution veteran Bailey Anderson, settled in this area when Texas was part of Mexico. He served in the Texas Revolution and fought at the Battle of San Jacinto. In 1848 he donated 100 acres here for the formation of Carthage, the new seat of government for Panola County, which was organized two years earlier from Shelby County. He later served as sheriff and tax assessor-collector. This park, the site of the former Carthage courthouse square, was named for Anderson in 1956.
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10813.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 32° 9.428′ N, 94° 20.291′ W. Marker is in Carthage, Texas, in Panola County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Panola Street and St Mary Street. Located in Anderson Park (Town Square). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carthage TX 75633, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Panola County (a few steps from this marker); Margie Neal (within shouting distance of this marker); Carthage Book Club (within shouting distance of this marker); The Panola Watchman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Panola County Jail (about 300 feet away); First Public Restroom Building (about 300 feet away); Central Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Christian Church of Carthage (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carthage.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 642 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.