Paris in Lamar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Travis Clack Henderson
Photographed By QuesterMark, November 25, 2017
1. Travis Clack Henderson Texas Historical Marker
Inscription.
Travis Clack Henderson. . One of eight children, Travis Clack Henderson was born in Alabama on June 24, 1836 to John Henry and Minerva Bernard Henderson. In 1856, he moved to Paris, Texas, and established himself as a farmer. He joined the local militia in 1860. During the Civil War, he served with the 32nd Dismounted Texas Cavalry as captain and staff officer, and became a prisoner of war in 1864. Released in 1865, he returned to Lamar County and wed Martha "Mattie" Susan Thomas (d. 1885) in 1866. The couple had seven children and were active in the community, especially in educational and governmental efforts. He represented the area for 12 years in the Texas House of Representatives and for two years as a State Senator. (2004)
One of eight children, Travis Clack Henderson was born in Alabama on June 24, 1836 to John Henry and Minerva Bernard Henderson. In 1856, he moved to Paris, Texas, and established himself as a farmer. He joined the local militia in 1860. During the Civil War, he served with the 32nd Dismounted Texas Cavalry as captain and staff officer, and became a prisoner of war in 1864. Released in 1865, he returned to Lamar County and wed Martha "Mattie" Susan Thomas (d. 1885) in 1866. The couple had seven children and were active in the community, especially in educational and governmental efforts. He represented the area for 12 years in the Texas House of Representatives and for two years as a State Senator. (2004)
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13023.)
Location. 33° 38.59′ N, 95° 33.063′ W. Marker is in Paris, Texas, in Lamar County. Marker can be reached from 6th Street SE south of Evergreen Street, on the right when traveling south. This marker stands graveside in Evergreen Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 560 Evergreen St, Paris TX 75460, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2018, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2018, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
