Grayson County, Texas
Historical Markers in Pottsboro, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 8 Texas historical markers in Pottsboro, in Grayson County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Ghost Towns, Cowboys & Cattle, and Texas Revolution. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 1998.
Start with these Pottsboro stories
- George R. Reevesplaced 1967
(Jan. 3, 1826-Sept. 5, 1882) Man for whom 2600-sq. mi. West Texas county was named. Born in Tennessee. Married Jane Moore in 1844 in Arkansas.
- Hagermanplaced 1995
In 1904 James Patillo (J. P.) Smith platted streets here in a 10-acre wheat field and established the town of Hagerman.
- Pottsboroplaced 1994
Caddo and Wichita Indian tribes occupied this area before Anglo settlement began in the 19th century.
- Preston Road/Shawnee Trailplaced 1998
In 1840, authorized by an 1838 act of the Congress of the Republic of Texas, Col. W. G. Cooke and the Texas First Infantry Regiment laid out a…
- Site of Fort Johnsonplaced 1936
Established by William G. Cooke in 1840 as a part of the defense of the Military Road from Red River to Austin.
- Site of the Trading Post of Holland Coffeeplaced 1936
Established about 1837 for trade with the Indians of the Red River region and the western plains.
All 8 historical markers in Pottsboro
Historical markers near Pottsboro
- Denison36 stories · 8 mi
- Sherman70 stories · 12 mi
- Whitesboro8 stories · 15 mi
- Howe5 stories · 21 mi
- Savoy5 stories · 22 mi
- Whitewright13 stories · 25 mi
Hear thousands of these as you drive.
Duane reads Texas historical markers out loud, hands-free, in his own voice. He's on the App Store now, ready to ride along on your next drive.
Download Duane on the App Store