Decatur in Wise County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Texas Ranger Captain Ira Long
(May 5, 1842 - March 8, 1913)
Photographed by Matthew G French, September 12, 2024
1. Texas Ranger Captain Ira Long Marker
On reorganization of Texas Rangers, 1874, was commissioned first lieutenant; promoted 1875 to captain, Company A, official escort of Major John B. Jones, Commander of Ranger Force. Did outstanding duty against Indians and outlaws, and in quieting such feuds as Mason County War. Served for six years.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5268.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 33° 10.341′ N, 97° 33.384′ W. Marker is in Decatur, Texas, in Wise County. It is on County Highway 4226 0.4 miles east of County Highway 4127, on the left when traveling east. Located in the Sand Hill Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Decatur TX 76234, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sand Hill Community (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wise County Reunion (approx. 3½ miles away); Decatur Baptist College (approx. 3.9 miles away); Texas Tourist Camp Complex (approx. 4.1 miles away); Episcopal Mission of the Ascension (approx. 4.2 miles away); Deep Creek Community (approx. 4.4 miles away); The S. W. Tilghman House (approx. 4½ miles away); Decatur First United Methodist Church (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Decatur.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Sam Woody's Cabin (was approx. 3.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Jackson Frye
2. Texas Ranger Captain Ira Long Marker
Photographed by Jackson Frye
3. Texas Ranger Captain Ira Long Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2017, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,017 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 13, 2024, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
