Marker Inscription
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).
About this site
Wortham, John is a historical marker in Houston County, Texas, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 183 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 349 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.3602, -95.4779. The nearest cataloged historic site is Wortham Family (cemetery), about 1.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include McLean, William Kyle, Tunstall, Vicory Barker, and Beasley, John Gordon.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225011062. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
