Carthage in Panola County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

In Memory of Jimmy Arnold

Co G 14 Tx Cav

— Confederate States Army 1848 - 1863 —

In Memory of Jimmy Arnold Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 28, 2017

1. In Memory of Jimmy Arnold Marker

Inscription. In 1862, Jimmy Arnold, a 15 year old orphan boy from Carthage, left Texas to fight in the Civil War as a member of Company G, 14th Texas Cavalry.

As a line formed for the Battle of Chickamauga on Sept. 20, 1863, Jimmy had a premonition that he would die in battle that day. Shortly after marching into battle, he was killed.

Of the 140 men in Company G, only 13 survived.

Erected by Panola County History and Genealogical Association, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Panola County Commissioners' Court.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.

Location. 32° 9.316′ N, 94° 20.455′ W. Marker is in Carthage, Texas, in Panola County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of South Sycamore Street and West Wellington Street. Located on the lawn of the Panola County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 South Sycamore Street, Carthage TX 75633, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Christian Church of Carthage (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); First Public Restroom Building (about 800 feet away); The Panola Watchman (approx. 0.2 miles

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away); Margie Neal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jonathan Anderson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Panola County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carthage Book Club (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carthage.

Regarding In Memory of Jimmy Arnold. On September 19–20, 1863, the 14th Texas Cavalry (Johnson's Mounted Volunteers) fought at Chickamauga. The regiment, fighting with only 197 officers and men, suffered losses of 10 killed, 47 wounded, and 29 captured or missing—a loss of 44 percent. Every mounted officer in the regiment had his horse shot from underneath him, and almost every company lost the commanding officer.

In Memory of Jimmy Arnold Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 28, 2017

2. In Memory of Jimmy Arnold Monument

Monument to side of Panola County Courthouse. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 28, 2017

3. Monument to side of Panola County Courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.