Benjamin in Knox County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Knox County
Bexar Territories
Created February 1, 1858
Recreated August 21, 1876
Organized March 20, 1886
Named in honor of
General Henry Knox
1759–1806
Major General of the
Continental Army, 1781
Secretary of War, 1785–1794
Benjamin, the county seat
Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 2970.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1885.
Location. 33° 35.013′ N, 99° 47.571′ W. Marker is in Benjamin, Texas, in Knox County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of S. Hinton Street (State Highway 6) and W. Hays Street (U.S. 82), on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the east side of the grounds of the Knox County Courthouse. 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 (a few steps from this marker); Original Old Rock Courthouse Cornerstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Quanah Parker Trail (about 600 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. 5.9 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.
Also see . . . Knox County. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on March 8, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 8, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.