James Fannin - Legacy and Honors

Legacy and Honors

  • Fannin County, Texas and Fannin County, Georgia and Fannin elementary are named in his honor.
  • Camp Fannin, a large military training camp near Tyler, TX, was named in his honor. It was used for POWs from Europe during World War II
  • A major street in downtown Houston is named after him.
  • A major street in downtown Shreveport, LA is named after him.

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