Seguin in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Guadalupe County, C.S.A.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018

1. Guadalupe County, C.S.A. Marker Front

Inscription.
Marker Front:
Two local companies of volunteers were with Ben McCulloch in San Antonio, Feb. 16, 1861 when U.S. Arsenal was surrounded by Texans and surrender demanded. An encounter in a charged atmosphere which could have become the first armed conflict of Civil War but ended without a shot being fired and U.S. troops leaving state. County voted 314-22 for secession but "both sides" given in newspapers renamed to reflect views; "Mercury" became "The Southern Confederacy"; "Journal", "The Union Democrat". Camp Clark, 17 mi. NE, site of training for many of 350 men serving south. Co. D, 4th Tex. Inf. fought thru war in Hood's famed brigade. Plants made wagons, flour, tinware, ox yokes for army. Tannery made leather by exclusive process of Mesquite as tannin source.

Marker Rear:
Hometown of Texas Confederates
Gen. Ben McCulloch
(1811-62)
Gen. Henry E. McCulloch
(1816-95)
Tennessee gave Texas these illustrious brothers. Ben: fought in 1836 Battle of San Jacinto, was noted surveyor, lawman, Indian fighter; served General Zachary Taylor as scout in Mexican War; led state forces at San Antonio, Feb. 1861; as Brig. Gen., C.S.A. commanded troops in Arkansas, Indian Territory; in Wilson's Creek, Mo. victory 1861; killed at Battle Pea Ridge, Ark. Buried in State Cemetery

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in Austin. Henry: Texas lawman, Indian fighter, and legislator; Civil War service performed in Texas as Col., Brig. Gen. of state and Confederate forces protecting frontier against Indians, renegades, threat of Federal invasion from 1861-65. Out of state action in Vicksburg Campaign 1863. Buried in San Geronimo Cemetery in Seguin.

Erected by the State of Texas 1964

Erected 1964 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 2298.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #12 Zachary Taylor series list.

Location. 29° 34.099′ N, 97° 57.851′ W. Marker is in Seguin, Texas, in Guadalupe County. Marker is on East Donegan Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on the south side of the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 East Court Street, Seguin TX 78155, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stephen F. Austin Oak Tree (here, next to this marker); Zuehl Family Fence (a few steps from this marker); The Alfred H. Koebig Central Park Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Spanish Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Guadalupe County Veterans Memorial

Guadalupe County, C.S.A. Marker Rear image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018

2. Guadalupe County, C.S.A. Marker Rear

(within shouting distance of this marker); Seguin (within shouting distance of this marker); The War Dead of Guadalupe County (within shouting distance of this marker); "White Way" Lighting (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seguin.

Also see . . .
1. McCulloch, Benjamin - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

2. McCulloch, Henry Eustace - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Guadalupe County, C.S.A. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018

3. Guadalupe County, C.S.A. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.