Historical Markers of Texas logo

Historical Markers of Texas

Back to Harrison County

Whetstone Memorial

Marshall, Harrison County

Marker Text

In memory of Peter Whetstone and Dicey Whetstone, pioneer settlers in Harrison County. Donors in 1843 of the site of the City of Marshall, a part of the Peter Whetstone headright granted in 1838 by the Republic of Texas.

Marker Details

Address Houston at Washington
Location Description Courthouse lawn
Marker # 10227
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code pioneers
Latitude, Longitude 32.544865, -94.367605

Map