James M. Benbrook
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This marker is a mini-biography of the man after which the city of Benbrook is named.
Waymark Code: WM101R
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2006
Views: 52
Index Entry: Benbrook, James M.
Address:
City: Benbrook
County: Tarrant
Subject Codes: PI
Year Marker Erected: 1982
Designations: na
Marker Location: 812 Mercedes St., Benbrook Cemetery, Benbrook
Marker Size: Grave Marker
Repairs Completed: none
Marker Number: 2728
Marker Text:
(June 20, 1831 - Feb. 18, 1907)
In 1876 Indiana native James M. Benbrook brought his family to this settlement, then known as Marinda. A veteran of the Union Army during the Civil War, he became a prominent area farmer and landowner. In 1880, when rail lines were completed here and a depot was constructed, the community was renamed Benbrook in his honor by the Texas and Pacific Railroad Company. Twice married, Benbrook was the father of six children.
Recorded - 1982.
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