Historical MarkerFirst Fannin County Settlement
Elwood · Fannin County · Dedicated 1967 · THC Atlas #5147008878
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Marker Inscription
(1 mile east of landing) Established April 1836 by five pioneers moving to Texas on the "Rover," one of few steamboats to pass around snags and bends of Red River to this area. The colonists -- from four states of the "Old South" -- were Richard Locke, Dr. Daniel Rowlett, Daniel Slack, Edward and John Stephens. They were soon joined by Jabez Fitzgerald and Mark Roberts and families, who traveled overland. Leader of settlers was Rowlett, planter and lawyer as well as doctor, instrumental in creation of Fannin County, 1837; he served Republic of Texas in army and in 2nd, 4th and 8th Congresses.
About this site
First Fannin County Settlement is a historical marker in Elwood, Fannin County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Fannin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 262 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.7995, -96.1363 near Elwood. The nearest cataloged historic site is Duplex (cemetery), about 1.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hill (at Elwood), Darnell Cemetery, and Elwood Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5147008878. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
