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(August 4, 1789 - April 4, 1861) In the cause of independence, raised company of 36 riflemen in his native Kentucky, starting for Texas November 1835. City of San Antonio was liberated by time they arrived. Although an officer, Tarleton fought in the ranks in the victory at San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. Col. Tarleton settled in Fannin County with son, Robert Price Tarleton (1833-1897). Tarleton's wife, Nancy Price, had died in Kentucky in 1835.
Tarleton, Col. James is a historical marker in Bonham, Fannin County, dedicated in 1970. 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 33.5798, -96.1691 near Bonham. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rowlett, Dr. Daniel (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Inglish Cemetery, Booker T. Washington School, and Fort English, Vicinity of.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5147008940. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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