Benjamin in Knox County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Original Old Rock Courthouse Cornerstone
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. Marker 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.
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 (approx. 4.4 miles away); Brazos River Bridge (approx. 5.8 miles away); Sunset Consolidated Rural School District (approx. 10.4 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. 11˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Benjamin.
More about this marker. On the lower border of the marker is incised: "Presented by M.J. Spinks".
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 410 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 8, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.