Floydada in Floyd County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dolphin Ward Floyd
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2017
1. Dolphin Ward Floyd Marker
Inscription.
Dolphin Ward Floyd. . When this county was created by the Texas legislature in 1876, it was named in honor of Dolphin Ward Floyd (1804-1836). A native of North Carolina, Floyd left his home in 1825 and arrived in Gonzales, Texas, about 1832. He married Esther Berry House and they had two children. In February 1836, Floyd, along with 31 other Gonzales residents, answered Lt. Col. William B. Travis' call for help at the Alamo in San Antonio. During the battle that ensued, Floyd and his comrades were killed fighting for Texas' independence from Mexico. , Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
When this county was created by the Texas legislature in 1876, it was named in honor of Dolphin Ward Floyd (1804-1836). A native of North Carolina, Floyd left his home in 1825 and arrived in Gonzales, Texas, about 1832. He married Esther Berry House and they had two children. In February 1836, Floyd, along with 31 other Gonzales residents, answered Lt. Col. William B. Travis' call for help at the Alamo in San Antonio. During the battle that ensued, Floyd and his comrades were killed fighting for Texas' independence from Mexico.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1244.)
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1836.
Location. 33° 59.1′ N, 101° 20.064′ W. Marker is in Floydada, Texas, in Floyd County. Memorial is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the court house lawn. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Floydada TX 79235, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Organization of Floyd County Marker is on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
