Caldwell in Burleson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Burleson County, C.S.A.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, October 28, 2018

1. Burleson County, C.S.A. Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On Feb. 23, 1861, citizens voted for secession, 422 to 84. On March 1, the "Burleson Guards" organized and offered its services to the state. Most "Guards" were mustered into Co.G, 2nd Texas Infantry Regt., and others served in Walker's Texas Division, Waul's Legion, Terry's Rangers, and Hood's Brigade.

On the home front, the 3rd Regt., 18th Brigade, Texas State Troops, was organized to protect local citizens, and the County Commissioners Court provided funds to supply food and other necessities to the families of soldiers fighting in the war.

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7555.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 30° 31.933′ N, 96° 41.6′ W. Marker is in Caldwell, Texas, in Burleson County. Marker is on West Fox Street east of South Echols Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on the courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 West Buck Street, Caldwell TX 77836, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Early Settlers of Burleson County in the Texas War for Independence (a few steps from this marker); City of Caldwell (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Burleson County (within shouting distance of this marker); John Mitchell (within shouting distance of this marker); Burleson County in World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); Caldwell National Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Warren Lodge No. 56, A.F. & A.M. (about 500 feet away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caldwell.

Burleson County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, October 28, 2018

2. Burleson County Courthouse

Marker is located to the left of the staircase, partially obscured by the hedges.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.