Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of the Union Stockade
(½ Block W)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018
1. Site of the Union Stockade Marker
Inscription.
Site of the Union Stockade. (½ Block W). The Reconstruction era which followed the Civil War (1861-65) was a time of unrest in Texas. In this area a gang of outlaws whipped and killed blacks and harassed other citizens. On August 10, 1868, Capt. T. M. Tolman brought Federal troops here to restore order. Despite protests the army moved the county seat from Tarrant (4 mi. N) to Sulphur Springs. After the hotel where officers were staying was set afire, a stockade was built. Surrounded by a split log fence, it served as post quarters, hospital, jail, stable, and kitchen. It was abandoned in 1870 when Federal troops withdrew.
The Reconstruction era which followed the Civil War (1861-65) was a time of unrest in Texas. In this area a gang of outlaws whipped and killed blacks and harassed other citizens. On August 10, 1868, Capt. T. M. Tolman brought Federal troops here to restore order. Despite protests the army moved the county seat from Tarrant (4 mi. N) to Sulphur Springs. After the hotel where officers were staying was set afire, a stockade was built. Surrounded by a split log fence, it served as post quarters, hospital, jail, stable, and kitchen. It was abandoned in 1870 when Federal troops withdrew.
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7332.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is August 10, 1868.
Location. 33° 8.294′ N, 95° 36.219′ W. Marker is in Sulphur Springs, Texas, in Hopkins County. Marker is on Connally Street east of J V Alley, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 Connally Street, Sulphur Springs TX 75482, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
