Marker Inscription
(exact original location unknown) Spot where settlement of town of Bonham began. On 1,250-acre land grant of Texas Republic to Bailey Inglish (1797-1867), former Miller County, Ark., sheriff who led train of settlers traveling by oxcart to this site in 1837. Here they built a log stockade and blockhouse with gun ports for use in community defense. In a typical fight (1841), the Indians were repulsed, but captured two young boys hunting cows near the fort. (The boys returned later.) Called Bois d'Arc in 1840, town was renamed (1843) to honor Texas War for Independence hero, Col. James Butler Bonham (1807-1836).
About this site
Fort English, Vicinity of is a historical marker in Bonham, Fannin County, dedicated in 1972. 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 33.5816, -96.1677 near Bonham. The nearest cataloged historic site is Inglish Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rowlett, Dr. Daniel, Tarleton, Col. James, and Booker T. Washington School.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5147008886. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
