|
| Your search returned just one marker . . . |
| | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print | | Palestine in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central) |
|
John H. Reagan
|
| | | | 
By Charles Marc Robinson, March 1, 2009 | |
| | | 1. John H. Reagan Monument Marker | | |
Inscription. (Front):John H. Reagan
(Right):"The Old Roman's highest ambition
was to do his full duty;
consciousness of having done it
was his ample reward."
(Left):"A good name is rather to be
chosen than great riches,
and loving favor rather
than silver or gold."
(Bronze Plaque on Back):
Probate Judge Henderson County Texas 1846, 1847
Representative Texas Legislature 1847, 1848
District Judge in Texas 1852, 1857
Representative from Texas U.S. Congress 1857, 1861
Representative from Texas Provisional Congress Confederate States of America 1861
Postmaster General of the Confederate States of America 1861, 1865
Secretary of the Treasury of the Confederate States of America 1865
Delegate to Convention framing Constitution of Texas of 1874, 1875
Representative from Texas U.S. Congress 1875, 1887
Senator from Texas U.S. Congress 1887, 1891
Chairman Railroad Commission of Texas 1891, 1902
Author Memoirs of Secession and the Civil War 1902, 1905
(Stone at Base):
Reagan Monument
Unveiled July 6, 1911
Sponsored by
John H. Reagan Chapter U.D.C.
Pompeo Coppini Sculptor
Erected 1911 by John H. Reagan Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy | | | | 
By Charles Marc Robinson, March 1, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Plaque attached to the John H. Reagan Monument Marker | | Accomplishments of John H. Reagan click on photo for larger view. | | |
.
Location. 31° 45.465′ N, 95° 37.519′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Texas, in Anderson County. Marker is at the intersection of East Park Avenue and Crocket Road at East Park Avenue when traveling west on East Park Avenue. Click for map. The monument is located in the Southeast corner of Reagan City Park, Palestine, Texas. Marker is in this post office area: Palestine TX 75801, United States of America.
Regarding John H. Reagan. "The Old Roman". During the flight of the Confederate government, Reagan accompanied President Davis, the last of the original cabinet appointees. President Davis appointed him Secretary of the Treasury shortly before they were captured in May 1865. He was imprisoned at Fort Warren in Boston Harbor for a few months and from there wrote the “Fort Warren Letter” in which he encouraged the people of Texas to recognize the war’s outcome, emancipation and suffrage of their former slaves and the terms of the federal government. He hoped Texas would avoid conflict and retribution by the occupying forces. The letter made Reagan extremely unpopular in Texas for years until his premonitions were proven right and Texas suffered the ruthlessness and indignities of reconstruction. It was because of his courage to sacrifice his personal popularity for the people of Texas he acquired the honored nick name “The Old Roman.” | | | | 
By Charles Marc Robinson, March 1, 2009 | |
| | | 3. John H. Reagan Monument Marker | | |
Also see . . .
1. John H. Reagan. Sketch from the US Congress Biographical Directory. (Submitted on April 1, 2009, by Charles Marc Robinson of Palestine, Texas.)
2. SIRIS Entry for Memorial. Note that the SIRIS entry indicates the word "Loving" is misspelled on the memorial. (Submitted on April 1, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Additional comments.
1. Thanks to Mr. Robinson for posting the pictures
I recently found a picture of the monument in old family pictures. Had no idea where it was or whom it was. At the time the photo was taken this statue was in the middle of a corn field. Once I get it back home I will have to scan it & share it. Since my mothers death I have been going thru family pictures. Back in the day (late 1900's) the young folks went kodaking as they called it. Riding around & taking pictures! I was just glad to be able to find out whom & where it was at.. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor — Submitted May 14, 2009, by Martha Hemphill-Moorehead of Atlanta, Texas. |
| | | | 
By Charles Marc Robinson, March 1, 2009 | |
| | | 4. John H. Reagan Monument Marker | | |
| | | | | 
By Charles Marc Robinson, March 1, 2009 | |
| | | 5. John H. Reagan Monument Marker | | |
| | | | | 
By Charles Marc Robinson, March 1, 2009 | |
| | | 6. John H. Reagan Marker | | |
|
Credits. This page originally submitted on March 31, 2009, by Charles Marc Robinson of Palestine, Texas. This page has been viewed 721 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Submitted on March 31, 2009, by Charles Marc Robinson of Palestine, Texas. 6. Submitted on May 18, 2009, by Charles Marc Robinson of Palestine, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Entry of nearby state historical marker. • Can you help? | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
|
Subscribe
— Privacy Policy
— Terms of Use
— About Us
— Contact Us
HMdb.org