Historical Marker
James Fowler Biggers
Historical marker location:
Bailey, Texas
( from Bailey take SH 78 north approx. 1.5 miles to FM 1553; then west on 1553 approx. .8 miles to CR 4245; then north on 4245 approx. 1 mile to gravel road going west; go west on gravel road .8 miles.)
Marker installed: 1982
(January 21, 1829 - October 26, 1914)
A native of South Carolina, James Fowler Biggers grew up in Mississippi. In 1869 he and other members of his family traveled to Texas by wagon train and settled in Fannin County. Biggers helped establish the White Rock Primitive Baptist Church and often serve the congregation as a lay preacher. He was also instrumental in organizing a school in the church building and in establishing the White Rock Community Cemetery.