William Becknell

Historical marker location:

Clarksville, Texas

( Near US 82, 0.3 mi E of CR 1290, 5 mi W of Clarksville. Located on private land.)

Marker installed: 1957

(Star and Wreath) Born in Virginia, 1797. Pioneered the Santa Fe Trail. Served in the Army of the Republic of Texas. Died 1865.

Erected by the State of Texas 1957.