John Wortham
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).
31.3592° N, 95.4758° W
Where to Find It
three miles north of Crockett on U.S. Hwy 287, at intersection with FM 2160
Nearby Markers
- 1.8 mi S Rudd Crawford Spinks Crockett
- 1.8 mi S Vicory Barker Tunstall Crockett
- 1.8 mi S William Kyle McLean Crockett
- 1.8 mi S Congressman Nat Patton Crockett
- 1.8 mi S John Gordon Beasley Crockett
- 2.2 mi S Houston County Crockett