Fairfield in Freestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Captain L.D. Bradley

(1831 - 1886)

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, October 10, 2010

1. Captain L.D. Bradley Marker

Inscription. Came to Texas from Alabama in 1855. Civil War commanded Co. B, 2nd Battalion, Waul's Texas Legion. On May 22, 1863, was a leader of one of most daring defensive actions in the Siege of Vicksburg. Volunteered, along with 20 of his own men and 18 others, to seal off a Federal penetration into the Confederate fort defending the Mississippi River; acted under fire.

Later commanded a regiment in defense of Texas coast and in 1864 Red River Campaign to prevent Federal invasion of Texas.

Prominent citizen and lawyer, Texas legislator, district judge.

Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9860.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1906.

Location. 31° 43.532′ N, 96° 9.601′ W. Marker is in Fairfield, Texas, in Freestone County. Marker is at the intersection of East Commerce Street (U.S. 84) and South Mount Street, on the left when traveling east on East Commerce Street. In the courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 East Commerce Street, Fairfield TX 75840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Freestone County (here, next to this marker); Val Verde Battery (a few steps from this marker);

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Site of Law Office General John Gregg (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Butler Church Bell (about 700 feet away); Old Freestone Jail (about 700 feet away); The Fridolin (Fred) Fischer Home (about 800 feet away); The Manahan House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lewis Corner (approx. 8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfield.

Also see . . . Bradley, L.D. - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on August 16, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, October 10, 2010

2. Captain L.D. Bradley Marker

Freestone County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jim Evans

3. Freestone County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 929 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on July 5, 2015, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 3. submitted on July 5, 2015, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.