Near Stratford in Sherman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
MISSING
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County Named for Sidney Sherman, C.S.A.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner
1. County Named for Sidney Sherman, C.S.A. Marker
Inscription.
County Named for Sidney Sherman, C.S.A.. . Born in Massachusetts, 1805. Led his crack Kentucky Militia Company to join Texas Army in War for Independence. Commanded cavalry wing, Battle of San Jacinto. Major-General and Congressman, Republic of Texas. Built second railroad west of Mississippi River. First engine to run in Texas was "General Sherman", named in his honor. Put in command of fortifying Galveston, most valued seaport in Texas, at outbreak of Civil War. Set up marine guard and batteries of cannon. Lost eldest son in Galveston recapture, 1863. Gen. Sherman died in 1873.
Born in Massachusetts, 1805. Led his crack Kentucky Militia Company to join Texas Army in War for Independence. Commanded cavalry wing, Battle of San Jacinto. Major-General and Congressman, Republic of Texas. Built second railroad west of Mississippi River. First engine to run in Texas was "General Sherman", named in his honor. Put in command of fortifying Galveston, most valued seaport in Texas, at outbreak of Civil War. Set up marine guard and batteries of cannon. Lost eldest son in Galveston recapture, 1863. Gen. Sherman died in 1873.
Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1087.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 36° 21.164′ N, 102° 2.326′ W. Marker was near Stratford, Texas, in Sherman County. Marker was on U.S. 54, 2.4 miles east of U.S. 287, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Stratford TX 79084, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Sidney Sherman (approx. 2 miles away); Sherman County Courthouse
2. site of County Named for Sidney Sherman, C.S.A. Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 16, 2016
3. site of County Named for Sidney Sherman, C.S.A. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
