Italy in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
General Edward H. Tarrant
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, May 8, 2018
1. General Edward H. Tarrant Marker
from here was buried
General Edward
H. Tarrant
Veteran of the War of 1812, member
of the Texas Congress and a
courageous Indian fighter Born
in North Carolina, 1796 Died in
Parker County, Texas, August 2,
1858 Reburied in Ellis County near
his former plantation, 1859 His
remains removed to the county
named in his honor in 1928 and
reinterred in Fort Worth
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 7153.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 32° 11.077′ N, 96° 52.985′ W. Marker is in Italy, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Highway 34) and Couch Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Italy TX 76651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John Marr Hardeman (approx. 0.2 miles away); Italy Colored City Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); William Hobart Stafford (approx. 0.7 miles away); Chambers' Creek (approx. 3.9 miles away); Shawnee Cattle Trail (approx. 4½ miles away); The Sims Family of Ellis County (approx.
this page online
Also see . . . Tarrant, Edward H. from the Handbook of Texas Online (Submitted on May 12, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.)
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, May 8, 2018
2. General Edward H. Tarrant Marker Area
Photographed by QuesterMark, June 20, 2026
3. General Edward H. Tarrant Texas Historical Marker in situ
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 732 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. 3. submitted on June 30, 2026, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
