Marker Inscription
(May 20, 1837- November 6, 1902) Frontier trader and merchant; a Quaker, peaceable on troubled frontiers. With nephew C. F. Doan, came from Ohio and entered hides trade in Indian Territory, 1874-75. In April 1878 opened trading post at Western Cattle Trail crossing on Red River (12 mi. NE). C. F. Doan moved down that fall to run post. Jonathan Doan continued to trade on frontier. Doan's store and the family were famous and respected among the Indian, the cattlemen, and the frontiersmen. Recorded - 1972
About this site
Jonathan Doan is a historical marker in Vernon, Wilbarger County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 11 historical markers documented in Wilbarger County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 14 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 34.1489, -99.2334 near Vernon. The nearest cataloged historic site is Wilbarger County Courthouse (courthouse), about 2.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Early Wilbarger County, Vernon Drugstore, and Berry, W. D., Home.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5487002840. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
