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Knox County, Texas
Historical Markers in Benjamin, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 6 Texas historical markers in Benjamin, in Knox County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Cowboys & Cattle, and Native History. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2015. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
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- Texas Business Pioneer Pleasant C. Samsplaced 1965
(1845 - 1921) In 1850's came to Texas from Arkansas. At 16, on outbreak of Civil War, was left in charge of family mills, instructed by his father to…
- The Narrowsplaced 1965
This crest separates the drainage basins of the Wichita River, whose waters flow into the Mississippi, and the Brazos River, which winds through…
- Benjamin Schoolplaced 1966
Built in 1896. Only early school building still standing. Bought 1910 by Benjamin Lodge No. 976, A.F. & A.M., and moved to this site.
- Brazos River Bridgeplaced 2015
This bridge was constructed in 1938-39 to replace a 1901 bridge and provide a crossing over the Brazos River.
- Knox Countyplaced 1936
Formed from Young and Bexar Territories. Created February 1, 1858. Recreated August 21, 1876. Organized March 20, 1886.
- Original Old Rock Courthouse Cornerstoneplaced 1967
Erected in Benjamin in 1891, when the officials of Knox County were: J.J. Truscott - judge; W.H. Benedict, T.P. Reeder, J.A. Spinks, G.B. Stewart…
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