John Wortham

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Marker Text: ​A pioneer area landowner and farmer, John Wortham (1804-67) was a petitioner for the creation of Houston County in 1837. He later served as a captain of an independent ranger company, as major in the Republic of Texas Army and as quartermaster of the Texas Militia. In addition to his military service, he was a trustee of Trinity College and was appointed to the first Board of Land Commissioners for the Texas Republic. He also owned a local sawmill and gristmill. Twice married, Wortham was the father of 12 children. He was buried on this land (2.3 miles SW). (1982)

Marker No. 11062

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 31.358528, -95.477943

Location: ​three miles north of Crockett on U.S. Hwy 287, at intersection with FM 2160