Canton in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Oran Milo Roberts
(July 9, 1815 - May 19, 1898)
Researched by Annette Herndon Plemmons
Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11436.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 32° 33.384′ N, 95° 51.786′ W. Marker is in Canton, Texas, in Van Zandt County. Marker is on East Dallas Street (State Highway 64) east of South Buffalo Street (State Highway 198), on the right when traveling east. In front of courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 E Dallas St, Canton TX 75103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of 1896 Van Zandt County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Van Zandt County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Caldwell Walton Raines (a few steps from this marker); Isaac and Frances Van Zandt (a few steps from this marker); John H. Reagan (a few steps from this marker); Isaac Van Zandt (a few steps from this marker); Dixie Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Tull, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2012, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 548 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2012, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.